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RN03 EHH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,859 mi
Last recorded155,859 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 EHH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,859 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 155,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,941 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 142,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 142,687 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,589 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,217 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 135,815 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 133,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 133,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 126,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 126,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

number plates deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2013 123,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

number plates deteriorated

park brake lever free travel

washers partialy blocked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,313 miles

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread close to limit

Offside rear Brake disc corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 112,311 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread close to limit

Offside rear Brake disc corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Screw in Offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,059 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,749 miles

All brake discs light wear and corrosion

Chip damage to windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front road wheels corroded

Nearside headlamp dip beam aim on lower height limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear road wheels heavily corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,749 miles

All brake discs light wear and corrosion

Chip damage to windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front road wheels corroded

Nearside headlamp dip beam aim on lower height limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear road wheels heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,067 miles

exhaust corroded

small chips in screen

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,335 miles

front pads getting low 70% worn

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 33,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RN03 EHH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RN03 EHH, 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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RN03 EHH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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