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DU53 YZE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,027 mi
Last recorded123,027 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YZE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 123,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sil prescribed area is corroded

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 119,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sil prescribed area is corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,492 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion rear axle lowers arms anti roll bar

intermittent noise on engine

Fail 15 Nov 2021 114,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion rear axle lowers arms anti roll bar

intermittent noise on engine

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,266 miles

knocking noise on rear

nsf tyre cracking

rear brakes corroding & noisy

Fail 25 Nov 2020 113,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

knocking noise on rear

nsf tyre cracking

rear brakes corroding & noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,636 miles

intermittern knock on rear of car

marks on rear discs

rattle on rear exhaust shield

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,045 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,704 miles

noise on rear brakes [rbt]

o/s/f cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise on rear brakes [rbt]

o/s/f cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,672 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside front & offside rear tyres have cracking in sidewall, not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,506 miles

Nearside Wiper Starting To Split

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,041 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,463 miles

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

Slight damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,790 miles

Front and rear number plate damaged

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,933 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre wearing low replace soon

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 YZE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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