MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces begining to deteriorate from lack of pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear disc backplates deteriorated
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both wiper blades begining to deteriorate
front x-member corroded needs plastic cover removing to fully assess
has it got correct headlight bulbs fitted
plastic covers preventing full corrosion assessment
possibility of serious corrosion at next test
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces begining to deteriorate from lack of pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear disc backplates deteriorated
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both wiper blades begining to deteriorate
front x-member corroded needs plastic cover removing to fully assess
has it got correct headlight bulbs fitted
plastic covers preventing full corrosion assessment
possibility of serious corrosion at next test
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear disc backplates deteriorated
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front + rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front x-member corroded but underside plastic cover preventing full inspection
headlight aim vague are they fitted with correct bulbs for year and model
plastic sill covers preventing full inspection
possibility of serious corr at next test
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear disc backplates deteriorating
full inspection of sills not poss due to plastic covers
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear disc backplates deteriorated
Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from front to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section holed + major leak on flange joint to middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure complete circumference of inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
full inspection of sills not possible due to plastic covers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to n/s/r + o/s/r flexi minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tread inner shouder worn
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to n/s/r + o/s/r flexi minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tread inner shouder worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 45% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front+rear brake imbalance high
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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DG53 KNU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 DG53 KNU, 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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DG53 KNU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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