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EK53 VCZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,103 mi
Last recorded22,103 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 22,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,971 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 21,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 21,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 19,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 19,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,319 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 16,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,046 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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EK53 VCZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VCZ, 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 EK53 VCZ registered?

EK53 VCZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 VCZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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