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EF53 ECX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,729 mi
Last recorded41,729 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ECX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 39,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 37,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 35,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 29,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 27,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 24,602 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 24,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,573 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 20,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,912 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,388 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 14,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 12,162 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 10,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,491 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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EF53 ECX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF53 ECX, 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 EF53 ECX registered?

EF53 ECX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 ECX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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