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RY53 SYH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,738 mi
Last recorded64,738 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SYH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,738 miles

front + rear pads low

rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,623 miles

Both headlamp aims poor

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,438 miles

all tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,034 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,110 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 22,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,056 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,001 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 16,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,773 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 12,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,345 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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RY53 SYH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RY53 SYH, 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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RY53 SYH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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