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EJ03 XWW

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,364 mi
Last recorded178,364 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 178,364 miles

n/s & o/s side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 27 May 2026 178,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted limiting inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2025 168,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

Fail 3 Jun 2025 168,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to b post area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust shield held on with tape.

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

Pass 5 Jun 2024 155,982 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust system fitted

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 155,982 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust system fitted

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light Flashes blue /red (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light Flashes blue/ red (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 143,241 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 142,597 miles

Coolant leak Traces of anti freeze on the under cover

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 140,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 137,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 135,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 131,199 miles

rear hand brake grabbing but does lock out

Pass 12 May 2017 126,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,968 miles

under bonnet cover insecure

Pass 28 May 2015 102,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 87,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 72,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 56,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,803 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 42,169 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 42,169 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 37,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 26,391 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 XWW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XWW, 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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EJ03 XWW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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