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DC03 EOE

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EOE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 130,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door outer skin corroded front and rear

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,338 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 115,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,529 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 10 Jan 2020 113,529 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,205 miles

All of the lamps have been painted reducing light output

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake discs corroded

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

The front subframe mounts and subframe are corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 104,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All of the lamps have been painted reducing light output

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake discs corroded

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

The front subframe mounts and subframe are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,163 miles

All lamps painted and dim but still deemed to be producing enough light

Brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Rear reflectors stuck on with tape

Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

All lamps painted and dim but still deemed to be producing enough light

Brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear light lenses tinted but light output looks ok

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,913 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear lights tinted but not affecting light output

rear reflectors taped in position

Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak radiator area

nearside and offside rear relectors taped in position

rear lights tinted but not affecting light output

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 86,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak radiator area

nearside and offside rear relectors taped in position

rear lights tinted but not affecting light output

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 86,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear reflectors taped on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,157 miles

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both number plate lights have red covers on them

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,578 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear number plate lamps shown red

Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear number plate lamps shown red

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,551 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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DC03 EOE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DC03 EOE, 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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DC03 EOE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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