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GF53 YYL

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,255 mi
Last recorded53,255 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YYL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 51,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,054 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 50,893 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,414 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,685 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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GF53 YYL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GF53 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 YYL registered?

GF53 YYL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is GF53 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 YYL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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