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DG53 NVT

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,195 mi
Last recorded146,195 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 146,195 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 146,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 132,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,183 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and osf. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and osr. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

osr wheel binding.

undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,835 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 111,681 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 111,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from veiw prior to test

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and possibly punctured

Rear exhaust heatsheild insercure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,020 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,020 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,302 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,302 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

fluid on engine undertray unable to identify leak

rear brake discs corroded

travel on footbrake

Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,023 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,546 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 NVT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NVT, 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 DG53 NVT registered?

DG53 NVT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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