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EF03 FVU

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FVU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 163,780 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Backrest loose on fixings (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sills corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 159,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield broken.

Fail 3 Oct 2024 159,166 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield broken.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,203 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,616 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,616 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,941 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 143,941 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,168 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 138,168 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,370 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,669 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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EF03 FVU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF03 FVU registered?

EF03 FVU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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