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DG53 WFT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

316,650 mi
Last recorded316,650 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WFT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 316,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 316,650 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 289,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

found engine warning light on dash.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 258,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 230,644 miles

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

eml on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 230,644 miles

eml on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 197,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 197,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 166,365 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 137,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch slipping

Fail 20 Aug 2009 118,358 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,978 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 106,978 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,196 miles

chunks cut out of n/s/f tyre sidewall, but not showing any cords

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,756 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 WFT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

DG53 WFT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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