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DR53 ACO

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 ACO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,234 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 23 Jul 2015 107,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,926 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 5 Jul 2012 82,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,955 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reat tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reat tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,797 miles

auxillary belt cracking

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,751 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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DR53 ACO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DR53 ACO, 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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DR53 ACO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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