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WU03 VYA

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,320 mi
Last recorded100,320 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VYA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 100,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

rear suspension components rusty

under bonnet cover loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,291 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 91,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,737 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,735 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,435 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low, N/S worse

Nearside Front cv boot small split

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

both front shock absorbers dust covers damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 57,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,330 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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WU03 VYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WU03 VYA, 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 WU03 VYA registered?

WU03 VYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is WU03 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 VYA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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