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EK53 VBY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,641 mi
Last recorded203,641 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 203,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 192,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 178,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 164,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 140,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 126,624 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 114,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 95,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,179 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 67,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,414 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,477 miles

offside rear tyre low to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,796 miles

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

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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EK53 VBY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK53 VBY, 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 EK53 VBY registered?

EK53 VBY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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