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DY03 BLV

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,487 mi
Last recorded172,487 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BLV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 172,487 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 164,792 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

oil level on min

Fail 4 Nov 2016 164,792 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

oil level on min

Pass 6 Jan 2015 154,780 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2015 154,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2014 154,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

reservoir cap not able to lock

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

Some damage to windscreen.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Some damage to windscreen.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 68,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 68,030 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,231 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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DY03 BLV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY03 BLV, 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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DY03 BLV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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