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YG03 OUP

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 OUP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 86,999 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 86,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 86,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 86,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Apr 2021 86,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Apr 2020 86,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,861 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 83,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres misshapen

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 16 Apr 2016 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (clamp) (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres misshapen

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 1 May 2015 79,886 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,886 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,902 miles

reer exhaust clamp missing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

reer exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,535 miles

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

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

nearside front bracket broken

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,535 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,766 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,204 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 35,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OUP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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