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RN03 EKR

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 128,919 miles

Both battery terminals loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Both battery terminals loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Positive terminal on battery loose

Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,425 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 122,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,715 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,424 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,748 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,595 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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RN03 EKR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RN03 EKR, 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 RN03 EKR registered?

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

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