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AU53 YGE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YGE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,434 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 9 Sep 2017 131,350 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,286 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters won out

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a small tear.

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

Offside Front wiper blade getting worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 123,095 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber gaiters won out

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a small tear.

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

Offside Front wiper blade getting worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,631 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 99,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,612 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,056 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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AU53 YGE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU53 YGE, 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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AU53 YGE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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