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EO53 RVU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,251 mi
Last recorded148,251 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RVU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 148,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 145,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 126,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody slightly corroded. Not effecting structure strength

Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody slightly corroded. Not effecting structure strength

Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,723 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger rubbers perished and splitting (back box)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (back box gasket) (7.1.2)

non-standard back box fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,671 miles

Front Front shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated advisory only

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 19 Feb 2016 97,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,041 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,408 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,813 miles

Nearside front wiper split.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,921 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 21 Feb 2007 29,262 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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EO53 RVU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO53 RVU, 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 EO53 RVU registered?

EO53 RVU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EO53 RVU safe to buy?

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