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DK03 XRH

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XRH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 120,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,481 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,481 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,633 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,752 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,020 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2013 79,006 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,437 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,835 miles

both rear tyres getting low on centre on tread

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

slight brake bind on o/s/r

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,092 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,525 miles

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

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

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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DK03 XRH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK03 XRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 XRH registered?

DK03 XRH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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