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EX03 OHN

2003 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,709 mi
Last recorded71,709 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OHN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,709 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Fail 6 Feb 2026 71,708 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,590 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to rear has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,507 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 71,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

car heavily corroded in parts

nearside sill damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

car heavily corroded in parts

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,008 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,678 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,450 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread and sidewalls

underside of vehicle has slight corrossion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre at legal limit!.

nail in o/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,311 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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EX03 OHN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX03 OHN, 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 EX03 OHN registered?

EX03 OHN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 OHN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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