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DX53 UTV

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,885 mi
Last recorded139,885 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre crowned on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2018 139,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre crowned on inside edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,740 miles

Front Advise both front tyres worn on inner tread edge

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Advise tyre has excessive sidewall splits

Nearside Rear Advise tyre has excessive sidewall splits

Offside Rear Advise tyre has excessive sidewall splits

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 134,740 miles

Front Advise both front tyres worn on inner tread edge

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Advise tyre has excessive sidewall splits

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

Nearside Rear Advise tyre has excessive sidewall splits

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Advise tyre has excessive sidewall splits

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly scored, thin and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 129,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box adrift / snapped off at pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly scored, thin and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,539 miles

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

Battery flat - required jump start

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,827 miles

rear brake discs corroded inside edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,827 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded inside edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,314 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 70,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,355 miles

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

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 UTV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

DX53 UTV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is DX53 UTV safe to buy?

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