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ERF 18Y

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 18Y
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 88,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from around o2 sensor welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F brake back plate signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Oct 2023 85,827 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R inner wheel arch badly corroded.Hole in bodywork. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R sill corroded away.Hole in sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F brake back plate signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Signs of corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre signs of cracking up in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Signs of corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre signs of cracking up in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Suspect head light damaged. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Signs of corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre signs of cracking up in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted h/light. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Signs of corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre signs of cracking up in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,974 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 80,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,655 miles

All suspension is corroded also numerous sections of under body

n/s headlamp beam pattern is poor but still ok

Pass 21 May 2019 76,939 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 76,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,472 miles

Front Wiper blades smear

Nearside Headlamp lens faded, image affected

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 75,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Vehicle sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Wiper blades smear

Nearside Headlamp lens faded, image affected

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 74,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 72,123 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

possible brake caliper/pads seized in,brake pedal dropped on test

Pass 15 May 2015 70,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 67,909 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 65,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,363 miles

both rear tyres are going out of shape

Pass 13 May 2011 58,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,465 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

small chips in screen

Pass 15 May 2009 52,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,597 miles

stone chips in zone 'A'.

Pass 15 May 2007 44,746 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 44,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,243 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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ERF 18Y is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERF 18Y, 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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ERF 18Y is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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