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DF03 CXR

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

181,615 mi
Last recorded181,615 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 CXR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 181,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2024 176,071 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 170,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front fog not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body rust and corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,012 miles

under body and suspension corrosion

Offside Front fog light not working

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 165,012 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 158,716 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front fog light not working

rear brake discs badly corroded

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 158,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s front fog light not working

rear brake discs badly corroded

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,527 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front fog light not working

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2020 152,527 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front fog light not working

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2019 143,641 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

under body and suspension rust

Fail 9 Jan 2019 143,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

under body and suspension rust

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,280 miles

front tyres worn

under body and suspension rust

Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,280 miles

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

exhaust and engine cover loose

front tyres worn

under body and suspension rust

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,331 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,721 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 117,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,084 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,317 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 37,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,459 miles

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

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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DF03 CXR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DF03 CXR, 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 DF03 CXR registered?

DF03 CXR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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