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DR53 KEV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 KEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,727 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,285 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 112,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,054 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 2 Dec 2014 100,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,544 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,011 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,653 miles

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)

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 KEV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KEV, 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 KEV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is DR53 KEV safe to buy?

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