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YG53 ZKJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 167,631 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 167,631 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 160,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 160,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brakes out of balance only just passed test

Pass 18 Jun 2016 150,928 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 85,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 85,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 134,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 134,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,479 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 40,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,787 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,787 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

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 ZKJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG53 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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