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SP53 YOR

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YOR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 103,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,336 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 866,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,776 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Oct 2012 78,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 63,922 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,876 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 55,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

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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SP53 YOR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP53 YOR, 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 SP53 YOR registered?

SP53 YOR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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