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DG03 WJZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,016 mi
Last recorded154,016 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 154,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML Light shows a fault (((JULY 2003 FAIL)))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 140,616 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 140,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,097 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,094 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to b piller corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components slight corroded

rear suspension components slight corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 125,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components slight corroded

rear suspension components slight corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,367 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

suspension slight corroded front and rear, subframes ,springs etc

Fail 10 Feb 2017 120,367 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

suspension slight corroded front and rear, subframes ,springs etc

Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,629 miles

condensation inside offside headlamp

Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 90,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 81,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,233 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 WJZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

DG03 WJZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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