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DF03 ZGX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

189,267 mi
Last recorded189,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZGX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 189,267 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 189,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 183,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 177,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 170,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 160,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 150,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,318 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,238 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,218 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,735 miles

front wipers split

Fail 29 Jul 2006 28,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front wipers split

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 ZGX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF03 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

DF03 ZGX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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