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EK03 YNR

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,559 mi
Last recorded179,559 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 YNR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 179,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 175,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 170,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 166,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 163,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 156,939 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 156,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread ( tyre splitting) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,849 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 124,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 115,739 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,424 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,587 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,487 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,436 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 73,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,691 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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EK03 YNR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EK03 YNR, 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 EK03 YNR registered?

EK03 YNR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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