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EX03 DYP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,283 mi
Last recorded135,283 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DYP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,283 miles

Battery security is poor

Both headlamps are in poor condition and adjusters are in poor condition

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear exhaust joint is very poorly fitted

Vehicle only just met emissions level

Fail 13 Sep 2017 135,283 miles

Battery security is poor

Both headlamps are in poor condition and adjusters are in poor condition

Electrical wiring insecure At battery through wing (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear exhaust joint is very poorly fitted

Vehicle only just met emissions level

Pass 21 Jul 2016 127,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 127,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer wall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 86,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 36,809 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 36,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EX03 DYP 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 72.2%.

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 EX03 DYP, 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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EX03 DYP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is EX03 DYP safe to buy?

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