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EG03 CEY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,905 mi
Last recorded159,905 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 CEY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 159,905 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspention parts have sueface rust

Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,303 miles

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

surface corrosion most suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 156,795 miles

some surface corrosion all suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2023 156,787 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

some corrosion all suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 156,781 miles

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

some surface corrosion most suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 156,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,270 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r disc

Pass 10 Nov 2020 153,786 miles

Headlamps frosting

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 143,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 127,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 127,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 103,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 May 2014 103,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,225 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 69,559 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2007 62,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006
Fail 15 Aug 2006 54,149 miles

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

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

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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EG03 CEY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG03 CEY, 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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EG03 CEY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is EG03 CEY safe to buy?

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