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DG03 AKV

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 AKV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,712 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 115,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 114,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front at rear pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all suspension parts coroded

rear inner arches coroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,991 miles

ends of all brake pipes greased

fuel filler pipe coroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,991 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

ends of all brake pipes greased

fuel filler pipe coroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,990 miles

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

all underside of car has corosion

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Jul 2017 110,990 miles

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

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

all underside of car has corosion

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,358 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL

all brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Jul 2016 110,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,378 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,410 miles

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

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

all 4 wheels buckled

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,850 miles

os rear inner tyre wearing off

Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os rear inner tyre wearing off

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 94,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,540 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on outside face

Fail 17 Jun 2009 70,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake disc corroded on outside face

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,551 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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DG03 AKV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG03 AKV, 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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DG03 AKV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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