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YF03 XOU

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 XOU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,570 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 89,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

corrosion to both the front brake back plates

corrosion to sills inner and outer

corrosion to the floor

corrosion to the rear chassis

corrosion to the rear suspension arms

handbrake travel is high

o/s/sill corrioed (holed but not affecting structure)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,051 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 79,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill hole within 30 cm of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,974 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,756 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,756 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,702 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,705 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,915 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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YF03 XOU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YF03 XOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 XOU registered?

YF03 XOU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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