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VF03 YFJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 103,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 91,712 miles

Park brake travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2018 89,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 83,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,658 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

rear coil springs corrosion set in

Fail 31 May 2013 73,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

rear coil springs corrosion set in

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,249 miles

Abnormal wear to rear tyre inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,499 miles

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

WEAR/PITTING TO INNER SIDES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 27 May 2010 59,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,313 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 47,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,082 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,963 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,102 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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VF03 YFJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VF03 YFJ, 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 VF03 YFJ registered?

VF03 YFJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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