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GK03 YFU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 YFU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 89,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,998 miles

Engine managment light is on

Front brakes show a slight diffrence in rate of increase

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Brakes are binding slightly

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F Head light has been secured with glue

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Oil level is very low

Rear discs are corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,998 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine managment light is on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Brakes are binding slightly

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F Head light has been secured with glue

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Oil level is very low

Rear discs are corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,086 miles

engine management light on

offside headlamp security on limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

offside headlamp security on limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,424 miles

o/s/f headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,128 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs becoming worn

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,037 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,679 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,679 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,818 miles

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

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

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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GK03 YFU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GK03 YFU, 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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GK03 YFU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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