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DE53 AUO

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,949 mi
Last recorded150,949 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 AUO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 150,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 137,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 123,345 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 109,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 102,819 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 102,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,872 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,715 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,631 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,631 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside lower ball joint leaking grease

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,892 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

REAR No PLATE DETERIATING

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,640 miles

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

REAR No PLATE DETERIATING

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,832 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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DE53 AUO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DE53 AUO, 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 DE53 AUO registered?

DE53 AUO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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