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DE53 YFY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,097 mi
Last recorded37,097 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YFY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 37,097 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over, front to back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,311 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 34,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,073 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 31,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrision (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrision (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,542 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 27,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 25,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,888 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,657 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 20,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,976 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 18,974 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split away

splits in nearside wiper blade

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade edge split away

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,664 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,734 miles

battery defective

Pass 8 Jan 2008 8,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 8,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,011 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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DE53 YFY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 YFY, 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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DE53 YFY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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