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AY03 YGD

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,018 mi
Last recorded54,018 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YGD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,513 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 44,510 miles

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 41,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,652 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 30,652 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,285 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,672 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 29,672 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,405 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,748 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is creased,due to being trapped behind seat.

Rear registration plate is loose.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,294 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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AY03 YGD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY03 YGD, 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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What year was AY03 YGD registered?

AY03 YGD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is AY03 YGD safe to buy?

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