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YF53 LBO

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,183 mi
Last recorded163,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LBO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Both Sides Rear Tyres Slightly Deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML ON

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 163,183 miles

Both Sides Rear Tyres Slightly Deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML ON

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,171 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 157,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 149,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 121,597 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 119,436 miles

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

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

off side rear brake noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 43,827 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,814 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2010 102,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,588 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 90,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 77,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,185 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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YF53 LBO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF53 LBO, 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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YF53 LBO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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