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DE03 ZBN

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,513 mi
Last recorded111,513 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZBN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 107,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 107,235 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,549 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,200 miles

front discs show signs of being stood

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,333 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 97,320 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 94,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,259 miles

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

long travel on parking brake leaver

Fail 19 Nov 2012 80,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,161 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,188 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,188 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,841 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,836 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZBN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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