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DC03 GNV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GNV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre splitting

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,807 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f+n/s/f tyre's cracked/split inner+outer edges

Fail 31 Mar 2016 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f+n/s/f tyre's cracked/split inner+outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,704 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 104,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 86,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,668 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 9 Aug 2006 43,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GNV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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