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VF03 YTA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,401 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,908 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,908 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,986 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,982 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,509 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread and getting down on tread.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,712 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,275 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,608 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 YTA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 YTA registered?

VF03 YTA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is VF03 YTA safe to buy?

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