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YJ03 CYN

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,318 mi
Last recorded52,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CYN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 49,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre kerb damage

surface corrotion to under carraige

Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,415 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre kerb damage

surface corrotion to under carraige

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,778 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front and rear axles

exhaust corroding

ns and osr brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front and rear axles

exhaust corroding

ns and osr brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise under vehicle corroaded in places

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,678 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2011 39,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded inner face more

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,664 miles

front discs pitted & corroded

offside front inner pad looks very low

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2010 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front discs pitted & corroded

offside front inner pad looks very low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,849 miles

both front tyres very low tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,150 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 31,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,211 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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YJ03 CYN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJ03 CYN, 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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YJ03 CYN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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