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DX53 OFM

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,880 mi
Last recorded193,880 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OFM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 193,880 miles

engine under tray loose

rear heat shield at rear loose

Fail 25 Mar 2019 193,879 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine under tray loose

rear heat shield at rear loose

Pass 13 Mar 2018 189,967 miles

slight exhaust blows

Fail 2 Nov 2017 189,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front sub frame mount area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake lines corroded both sides

Rear facing panels corroded, floor to sill

emissions just met requirements

headlight images poor

rear exhaust deteriorating and leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2016 187,983 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 187,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 187,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 177,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 177,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 161,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 161,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,970 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,774 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,006 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 62,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,409 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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DX53 OFM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX53 OFM, 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 DX53 OFM registered?

DX53 OFM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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