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AD03 DEZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,507 mi
Last recorded172,507 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DEZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 172,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 172,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,843 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 169,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 166,044 miles

Loud exhaust

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Nov 2022 165,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection x2

under try lose

Fail 1 Nov 2022 165,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection x2

under try lose

Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm - close to failure criteria (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and both wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy in operation

headlamp patterns poor - aftermarket gas discharge lamps fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 141,262 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits! - worn unevenly across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm - close to failure criteria (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and both wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy in operation

headlamp patterns poor - aftermarket gas discharge lamps fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 136,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, radius/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

rear brake pads wearing unevenly across axle - nearside outer lowest pad

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2018 136,067 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, radius/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

rear brake pads wearing unevenly across axle - nearside outer lowest pad

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fluffing/fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 101,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,016 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,107 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,105 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 85,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 85,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,738 miles

front brake discs excessively pitted

raer brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 May 2011 72,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs excessively pitted

raer brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 May 2010 65,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 65,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 55,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,477 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 43,354 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,169 miles

near side rear tyre going out of shape advise replacement

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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AD03 DEZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD03 DEZ, 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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AD03 DEZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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