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YG03 JLA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JLA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,204 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Drive shaft center bearing support bracket has a missing bolt

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Drive shaft center bearing support bracket has a missing bolt

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

Pass 17 May 2016 107,395 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

sills covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 91,112 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BOTH SIDES INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2015 9,111 miles

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

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BOTH SIDES INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,093 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 80,301 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,626 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,626 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,981 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 64,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 64,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,940 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 31,938 miles

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

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

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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YG03 JLA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black 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 YG03 JLA, 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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YG03 JLA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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