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YG53 KYZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,297 mi
Last recorded153,297 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 KYZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,297 miles

Brakepipes corroded, all tyres on limit, play in rack, sills corroded

oil leak, rear discs worn, x2 rear tyres approaching limit

Fail 26 Feb 2018 153,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

oil leak, rear discs worn, x2 rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired fouled (3.5.1n)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up fouling drop arm (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/r tyre cut outer wall(no visible cords)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 125,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut outer wall(no visible cords)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,945 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 102,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,378 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,134 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 30 Aug 2006 46,664 miles

front brake discs corroded inner braking surfaces at edges

Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded inner braking surfaces at edges

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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YG53 KYZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG53 KYZ, 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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YG53 KYZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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