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DR53 LEW

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,655 mi
Last recorded143,655 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 LEW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner door sill panel corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 143,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner door sill panel corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,624 miles

beam images poor

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 124,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,780 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,505 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 116,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge on flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on flat spot, On Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,473 miles

Front brake application uneven

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,472 miles

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

Front brake application uneven

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,659 miles

Handbrake lever high

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2013 87,719 miles

rear parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 8 Jun 2013 87,719 miles

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

rear parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 77,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,176 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 LEW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LEW, 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 LEW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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