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YH53 AKN

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,715 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,509 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf/nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight a little dim

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bsh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade little smeary

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,966 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,426 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre miss shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre miss shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 80,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on the tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

part of the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

part of the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer both sills have covers

vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,201 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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YH53 AKN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YH53 AKN, 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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YH53 AKN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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