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DE53 UZW

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UZW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 113,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriated

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,544 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 81,646 miles

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

corrosion to inside of rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,716 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,469 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,864 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 62,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,164 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,393 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 UZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

DE53 UZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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