MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both rear wing arches heavily corroded
undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.498 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .51% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both rear wing arches heavily corroded
undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank insecure support strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front subframe front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc pitted
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front subframe front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre getting quite worn
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs corroded
slight drag on o/s rear brake
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
undercarrage rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
undercarrage rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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DK53 GKY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 DK53 GKY, 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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DK53 GKY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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