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SK53 YRP

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YRP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 114,104 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front gaiter insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,198 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 102,917 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,432 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,350 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of exhaust has signs of corrosion

parts of floor and inner sills have signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2020 95,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of exhaust has signs of corrosion

parts of floor and inner sills have signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,132 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 74,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,336 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 54,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 41,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,676 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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SK53 YRP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SK53 YRP, 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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SK53 YRP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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