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EY53 PHK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,782 mi
Last recorded153,782 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 PHK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 153,782 miles

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

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

underbody/suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease/waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,006 miles

Handbrake has high travel

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 147,446 miles

rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

rear sections of metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody and inner sills showing corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 147,446 miles

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

rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

rear sections of metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody and inner sills showing corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,913 miles

n/s/front shock absorber slight damp

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody and subframes showing corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,853 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 125,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,265 miles

front and o/s/rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/front tyre on limits, o/s/front app limits

n/s/rear brake disc showing heavy corrosion and pitting

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure

rear tyres app limits

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and o/s/rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/front tyre on limits, o/s/front app limits

n/s/rear brake disc showing heavy corrosion and pitting

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure

rear tyres app limits

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,915 miles

hand brake high travel

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 113,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake high travel

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,292 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,106 miles

Rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate has a dark patch

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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EY53 PHK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EY53 PHK, 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 EY53 PHK registered?

EY53 PHK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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