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DY02 JOE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,404 mi
Last recorded73,404 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 JOE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front chassis rails offside and near side covered by underseal

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension components have general corrosion

rear floor pan covered in underseal

rear suspension covered by underseal offside and nearside

Fail 2 Apr 2024 73,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front chassis rails offside and near side covered by underseal

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension components have general corrosion

rear floor pan covered in underseal

rear suspension covered by underseal offside and nearside

Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,471 miles

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills under sealed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components undersealed

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,421 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills under sealed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components undersealed

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,227 miles

Offside front tyre cracked along tread

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,635 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

inner sill corroded

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,285 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,285 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear pads worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,666 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,603 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,181 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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DY02 JOE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY02 JOE, 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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DY02 JOE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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