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DU53 GJG

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,869 mi
Last recorded120,869 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GJG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 120,869 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,881 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear near side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 113,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,743 miles

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

all four brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2. ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,500 miles

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

Nearside Front osf wiper blades deteriating

Nearside Front to rear /os front to rear starting to corrode brake pipes

Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,490 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front osf wiper blades deteriating

Nearside Front to rear /os front to rear starting to corrode brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2014 94,001 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,997 miles

damage to front bumper

rear wiper blade split

signs of a/c condensor leaking, leaking uv dye

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2012 81,997 miles

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

damage to front bumper

rear wiper blade split

signs of a/c condensor leaking, leaking uv dye

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,018 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,136 miles

Inner front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Inner front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,853 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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DU53 GJG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU53 GJG, 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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DU53 GJG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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