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AY53 YLA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 145,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2021 138,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 135,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 129,097 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,098 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,579 miles

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

n/s/r discs badly corroed on in er face

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,579 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r discs badly corroed on in er face

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,979 miles

Fuel cap release lever loose

Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,973 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fuel cap release lever loose

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,831 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,684 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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AY53 YLA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY53 YLA, 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 AY53 YLA registered?

AY53 YLA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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