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ET03 AXA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,435 mi
Last recorded58,435 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 AXA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 56,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,586 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 54,583 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned offside bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,223 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 49,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,240 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,055 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,657 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,657 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 10 Mar 2012 35,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,275 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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ET03 AXA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET03 AXA, 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 ET03 AXA registered?

ET03 AXA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 AXA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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