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YG53 POV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 126,145 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,887 miles

Offside Front Lower under tray loose

Fail 6 Mar 2025 124,887 miles

Offside Front Lower under tray loose

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,567 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,551 miles

Head light beam patterns are vague

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,485 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,491 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 73,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,332 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,362 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,589 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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YG53 POV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 POV, 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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What year was YG53 POV registered?

YG53 POV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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