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EJ03 EUB

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,064 miles

corrosion underside

handbrake travel high

tyres perished and cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2024 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underside

handbrake travel high

tyres perished and cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,006 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted and near the limit

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre distorted and near the limit

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,111 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge,advise renewing asap

corrosion underside generally

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,880 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2021 94,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,725 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

oil leaks

tailgate rams weak

Fail 8 Jul 2020 93,715 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

oil leaks

tailgate rams weak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,110 miles

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

handbrake lever travel on the limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear door rams weak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

handbrake lever travel on the limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear door rams weak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,934 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner raised tread

Rear brake caliper pistons corroded

handbrake travel high

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,247 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion in rear coil springs

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion in rear coil springs

Pass 4 May 2016 78,100 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 74,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,601 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 47,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,872 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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EJ03 EUB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ03 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 EUB registered?

EJ03 EUB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is EJ03 EUB safe to buy?

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