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DN03 HHV

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,514 mi
Last recorded165,514 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HHV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 165,514 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 154,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

bonnet hatch slightly sticky

corrosion under the vehicle

nearside front tyre crack in tread wear

Fail 22 Mar 2015 145,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion under the vehicle

nearside front tyre crack in tread wear

Pass 28 Feb 2014 140,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre damaged and slightly weaker on sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2013 132,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

front wipers smearing

nail in o/s/f tyre, low on pressure

rear numberplate deteriorating

sills obscured

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

stone chip to windscreen

undercovers insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2013 132,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

front wipers smearing

nail in o/s/f tyre, low on pressure

rear numberplate deteriorating

sills obscured

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

stone chip to windscreen

undercovers insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2012 126,480 miles

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

neaide wiper smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2012 126,480 miles

neaide wiper smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 119,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,610 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake bineding

Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,046 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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DN03 HHV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN03 HHV, 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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DN03 HHV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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