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YF03 LCE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 LCE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 113,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits blow from middle to rear exhaust joint (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,813 miles

advise both front two rear pipes

advise front brake disc

advise handbrake travel

advise rear disc

Fail 15 Feb 2016 46,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise both front two rear pipes

advise front brake disc

advise handbrake travel

advise rear disc

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,680 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 77,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,003 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 40,209 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 29 May 2008 40,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,988 miles

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

REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

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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YF03 LCE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF03 LCE, 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 YF03 LCE registered?

YF03 LCE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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