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DG03 DYU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,996 mi
Last recorded182,996 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 DYU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 182,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 179,969 miles

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

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 170,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 155,513 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 155,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 153,133 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 153,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 142,968 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 142,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 133,723 miles

clutch biting point high

long handbrake travel

o/s wiper blade smearing screen

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 133,723 miles

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

clutch biting point high

long handbrake travel

o/s wiper blade smearing screen

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 122,512 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 114,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 114,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 107,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 107,043 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,549 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 91,559 miles

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

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

front discs at limits of acceptable distortion

front discs at limits of acceptable wear

Fail 11 Jan 2007 91,559 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front discs at limits of acceptable distortion

front discs at limits of acceptable wear

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,620 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 DYU 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 65%.

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 DYU, 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 DG03 DYU registered?

DG03 DYU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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