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DN53 EGV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,506 mi
Last recorded91,506 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 EGV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,506 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,500 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2013 81,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is stepping on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn and undulating on inner edge

slight wear and scoring to front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn and undulating on inner edge

slight wear and scoring to front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,727 miles

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

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

rear discs are pitted and corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 60,727 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light is illuminated

front brake discs are very unevenly wearing

rear discs are pitted and corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2010 53,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,936 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,474 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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DN53 EGV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DN53 EGV, 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 DN53 EGV registered?

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

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