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X202 RYS

2003 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 RYS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 113,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,211 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 111,208 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,295 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 108,293 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions erratic

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,608 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 95,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,192 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,495 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 84,242 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 84,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 80,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 80,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 May 2012 77,933 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 77,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 61,863 miles

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

osf tyre worn 2mm/. †nsr tyre worn /3mm

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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X202 RYS is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X202 RYS, 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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X202 RYS is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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