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DX53 URU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 URU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,162 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,444 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 111,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 79,846 miles

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

silencer end cap fitted to exhaust to keep noise down for retest

Fail 24 Feb 2013 79,844 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front side lights and Rear number plate lights showing blue/white colour.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,658 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nsf headlamp has moisture in it .

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 17 Feb 2010 44,251 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,823 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 URU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

DX53 URU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is DX53 URU safe to buy?

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