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DU03 LYV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LYV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 105,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,135 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

undersealed

Fail 6 Oct 2020 101,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Nipple (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,436 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight aim in poor condition

Under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,197 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp in poor condition

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,766 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition

Offside Front arch cover missing

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,390 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil light on

offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil light on

offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,624 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,268 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,936 miles

hand brake travel high.

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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DU03 LYV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DU03 LYV, 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 DU03 LYV registered?

DU03 LYV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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