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WV53 YZT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YZT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 102,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,184 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,716 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damage to inner sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (3.5.1i)

damage to outer sidewalls n/s and o/s front tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,235 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres damage to outer sidewalls

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,886 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust section holed / blowing slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,875 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,228 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,015 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,015 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,781 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,666 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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WV53 YZT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WV53 YZT, 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 WV53 YZT registered?

WV53 YZT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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