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EF52 URC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

181,867 mi
Last recorded181,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 URC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 181,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 181,842 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 162,773 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 147,602 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,615 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2018 87,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,935 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened driver side (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,914 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2015 78,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2015 78,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,729 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,927 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,776 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 61,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 56,838 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 51,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,133 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,627 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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EF52 URC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF52 URC, 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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EF52 URC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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