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DE03 HSV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,805 mi
Last recorded128,805 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HSV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 128,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm mounting area corroded (chassis)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting area corroded (chassis)

Offside inner sill damaged and outer sill either damaged or corroded but covered up with outer sill plastic cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded around anti roll bar mounts both sides

Fail 8 Mar 2024 121,753 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm mounting area corroded (chassis)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting area corroded (chassis)

Offside inner sill damaged and outer sill either damaged or corroded but covered up with outer sill plastic cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded around anti roll bar mounts both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,523 miles

general corrosion underbody and suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 110,615 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,721 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,025 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 99,809 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,647 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,120 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Unable to check offside headlight aim due to dip-beam inop. (will be checked at re-test)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,120 miles

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

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Unable to check offside headlight aim due to dip-beam inop. (will be checked at re-test)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 76,493 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2012 76,493 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,533 miles

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

both front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroded and pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2011 69,485 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,510 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,869 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,869 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,617 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DE03 HSV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 DE03 HSV, 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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DE03 HSV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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