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AY53 YXK

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,114 mi
Last recorded119,114 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YXK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 119,114 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front both front shockers have corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,838 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

all under body and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Sills and underbody corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension arms have corrosion front and rear

both subframes front and rear have corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension arms have corrosion front and rear

both subframes front and rear have corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,520 miles

Front and rear subframes/suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear sills/chassis rails starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,715 miles

Chassis corroded near rear suspension arm mounts.

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 102,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Chassis corroded near rear suspension arm mounts.

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,514 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F brake binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 92,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

All 4 brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F brake binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Several exhaust heat sheild mounting points broken but sheild secure at time of test.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,497 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 YXK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXK, 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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AY53 YXK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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