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DA53 TXX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,621 mi
Last recorded140,621 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 TXX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,621 miles

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

mid exhaust has been repaired

n.s rear brake binding slightly

n.s rear brake pads appear very low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,075 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both o/s and n/s rear inner sills becoming corroded

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,057 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 115,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side rear seat slight lose

Fail 12 May 2015 115,627 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

off side rear seat slight lose

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 107,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,908 miles

rear brake discs rusted

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,930 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,927 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA53 TXX, 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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What year was DA53 TXX registered?

DA53 TXX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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