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DF53 CXV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CXV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 108,106 miles

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

Front suspension frame and lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underneath of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,112 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

front and rear suspension frames and all suspension arms corroded

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses deteriorated

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Fail 14 Aug 2023 106,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

front and rear suspension frames and all suspension arms corroded

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses deteriorated

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

corrosion to front suspension frame and all rear suspension components

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

underneath of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,240 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME CORRODED AND ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion in areas

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,792 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front suspension frame corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting visual inspection

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion through out

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting visual inspection

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion through out

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,762 miles

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

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))

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))

both rear brake pipes corroded

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Fail 19 Sep 2018 89,762 miles

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

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

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))

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))

both rear brake pipes corroded

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,166 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,821 miles

brake pedal travel

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,502 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,753 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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DF53 CXV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DF53 CXV, 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 DF53 CXV registered?

DF53 CXV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is DF53 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 CXV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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