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D9 YXL

2003 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,018 mi
Last recorded130,018 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 YXL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 130,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 129,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 31 Dec 2024 120,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2023 117,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside rear tyre Heavily cracked/perished

Fail 4 Aug 2022 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Offside rear tyre Heavily cracked/perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,899 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s lenses (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 107,160 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 101,703 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,288 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 71,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,589 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,208 miles

handbrake is very high but stil has a reserve

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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D9 YXL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D9 YXL, 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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D9 YXL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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