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DE03 TLV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,846 mi
Last recorded147,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,846 miles

l.h.r wheel arch corroded and holed

metal brake pipes corroded

rear under sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 145,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,296 miles

n/s front inner sill starting to corrode

rear tyres stepped

Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,828 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 73,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 67,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,607 miles

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

n/s/rear brake disc pitted o/s/rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,607 miles

n/s/rear brake disc pitted o/s/rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,281 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,574 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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DE03 TLV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE03 TLV, 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 DE03 TLV registered?

DE03 TLV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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