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DE53 UZG

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,343 mi
Last recorded154,343 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UZG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 154,343 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 154,343 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,825 miles

EML light on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,407 miles

eml on all the time

Fail 21 Oct 2014 119,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal soft

eml on all the time

o/s rear tyre worn out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,470 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

battery loose in tray

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,734 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has several spilts but not showing any ply or cords

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,962 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2010 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,849 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,849 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,922 miles

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,779 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 UZG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE53 UZG, 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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DE53 UZG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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