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DA52 XVE

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 XVE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 100,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 100,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear silencer conical gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,406 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,646 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 92,607 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 87,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 83,775 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 83,774 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,718 miles

Front n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber dust covers split/perished

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,718 miles

Front n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber dust covers split/perished

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 67,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,654 miles

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

offside front inner brake pad worn

rear brake dics slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 62,654 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

offside front inner brake pad worn

rear brake dics slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,629 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,629 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,845 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,662 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 45,662 miles

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

advies o/s/front tyre on legal limit

advise n/s/front tyre on legal limit

advise o/s/rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,923 miles

advise o/s/front and n/s rear tyres low tread

Fail 16 Feb 2008 37,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,183 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,484 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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DA52 XVE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DA52 XVE, 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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DA52 XVE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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