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DC03 YUL

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YUL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 92,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2015 92,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 89,731 miles

rear discs corroded

rear wiper split

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Fail 12 May 2014 89,731 miles

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

rear discs corroded

rear wiper split

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Pass 27 May 2013 84,839 miles

floor pan slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2013 84,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

floor pan slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage on n/s/f wing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,970 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage on n/s/f wing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,874 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriating

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust hitting rear axle

middle and rear exhaust clamps deteriating

nearside front tyre starting to perish on tread

offside rear brake pipe corrroding

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 31,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 26,076 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 YUL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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