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DS03 JVR

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,990 mi
Last recorded125,990 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 125,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 116,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 108,440 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,609 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,465 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,544 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking outter edge.

rear anti rollbar corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,022 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,284 miles

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,620 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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DS03 JVR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS03 JVR, 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 DS03 JVR registered?

DS03 JVR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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