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DG53 KNU

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KNU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,234 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 120,783 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 120,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,420 miles

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

rear disc backplates deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2020 114,150 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 110,773 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 110,621 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 107,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 107,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 45% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 104,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 100,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 96,393 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 96,393 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2014 91,354 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 91,353 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 87,021 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 82,018 miles

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

front+rear brake imbalance high

Pass 6 May 2011 77,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,378 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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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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