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DA03 CLJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,483 mi
Last recorded145,483 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 145,483 miles

Handbrake travels high, but still works fine at time of test.

Fail 30 May 2022 145,483 miles

Handbrake travels high, but still works fine at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 137,767 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 137,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 132,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 132,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,912 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 120,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,593 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 74,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,948 miles

Brake fluid low.

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,547 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,653 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,234 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,017 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,913 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 25,913 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 May 2006 19,979 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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DA03 CLJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA03 CLJ, 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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DA03 CLJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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