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EX03 DZE

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

208,748 mi
Last recorded208,748 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DZE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 208,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 208,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 196,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight product on head light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low in middle (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak coming from engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

slight under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2018 196,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will no adjust (1.8)

Front product on both front head lights

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low in middle (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

various under body corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2018 196,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Front product on both front head lights

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low in middle (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

various under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 190,898 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 190,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 184,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 174,980 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 174,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 164,373 miles

engine light on

front screen cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer treads

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2013 163,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

front screen cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer treads

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Sep 2012 130,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

rear brake pads low

windscreem scratched

Pass 12 Sep 2012 130,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

rear brake pads low

windscreem scratched

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,756 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 99,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,208 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,205 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 70,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 50,686 miles

Handbrake lever high but effective

Fail 24 May 2008 50,686 miles

Handbrake lever high but effective

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

Pass 8 May 2007 40,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,777 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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EX03 DZE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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