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DA03 ZHU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZHU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr osr worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe damaged osf inner wing (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr osr worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,545 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,943 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,305 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,952 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 ZHU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA03 ZHU, 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 ZHU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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