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DU03 NVL

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,150 mi
Last recorded189,150 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 189,150 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 158,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,204 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 141,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 117,281 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 117,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 107,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,477 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 96,477 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 86,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,887 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,826 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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DU03 NVL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVL, 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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DU03 NVL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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