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DG03 HZC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 158,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 144,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 139,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 139,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 132,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 127,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 122,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 113,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 113,817 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 108,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 108,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 104,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 92,718 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 HZC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

DG03 HZC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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