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DA53 ODH

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ODH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 97,935 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,473 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,862 miles

Rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,322 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 46,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,265 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 34,261 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,363 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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DA53 ODH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DA53 ODH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 ODH registered?

DA53 ODH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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