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DE53 YGD

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,970 mi
Last recorded96,970 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YGD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,970 miles

Offside Front drive lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 96,899 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,716 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 81,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,410 miles

nsr and osr brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 70,408 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsr and osr brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,947 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,080 miles

Front tyres 3-mm

Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,667 miles

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

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 YGD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE53 YGD registered?

DE53 YGD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DE53 YGD safe to buy?

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