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DN53 EGU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 126,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,838 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,686 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 104,080 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,527 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 95,946 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,622 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 90,601 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 84,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 84,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,713 miles

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

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 38,010 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DN53 EGU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN53 EGU, 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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DN53 EGU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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