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EF03 HBJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,651 mi
Last recorded135,651 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 135,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 132,307 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 129,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 97,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 97,714 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 88,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,840 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,937 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 29,233 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,945 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 HBJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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