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GY03 DYF

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,998 mi
Last recorded165,998 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 DYF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 165,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,410 miles

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and inscure

Fail 4 Nov 2021 158,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor to sill by seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and inscure

Pass 24 Sep 2020 153,258 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,860 miles

surface corrosion developing on underside components of vehicle.

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 17 Aug 2019 145,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly damaged at bead

surface corrosion developing on underside components of vehicle.

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,389 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 135,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,160 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 102,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,344 miles

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,716 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,398 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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GY03 DYF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GY03 DYF, 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 GY03 DYF registered?

GY03 DYF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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