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VE03 EFK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,566 mi
Last recorded70,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 EFK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,566 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,835 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 56,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,582 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,582 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,702 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2015 36,681 miles

Signs of corrosion on front suspension

Signs of corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 36,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,283 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,692 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 33,692 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 32,413 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 16 May 2011 32,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 20 May 2010 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2010 31,401 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,031 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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VE03 EFK 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 75%.

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 VE03 EFK, 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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VE03 EFK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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