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DA03 DHF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,698 mi
Last recorded164,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 164,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 164,696 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 161,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

inner sills have surface corrosion (both sides)

Pass 2 Jan 2020 154,485 miles

Rear inner sills have surface corrosion (both sides)

Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 134,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some surface corrosion on undersde

Fail 13 Jan 2017 129,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested co out of limits (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some surface corrosion on undersde

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,353 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,827 miles

all 4 tyres just starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2013 111,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 111,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,953 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear discs heavily corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,791 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear discs heavily corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,177 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 92,177 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,282 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,087 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 DHF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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