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YE53 URG

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,556 mi
Last recorded129,556 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 URG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 129,556 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 129,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 129,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,964 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,964 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,973 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,604 miles

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

slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,471 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 83,471 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Osf tyre has slight cut in outer wall.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,596 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,939 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,739 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,739 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 36,039 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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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YE53 URG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red 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 YE53 URG, 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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YE53 URG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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