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FY52 YUR

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YUR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 67,209 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill next to trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing next to bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill next to trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing next to bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General condition of all underbody suspension components has corrosion not considered weak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,841 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,841 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 66,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,536 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 64,639 miles

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,672 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 58,672 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,816 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,221 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTY

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,873 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,773 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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FY52 YUR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FY52 YUR, 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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FY52 YUR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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