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YJ03 YAL

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,923 mi
Last recorded157,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YAL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 157,923 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 154,011 miles

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

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

both rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2017 154,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2016 149,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck corroded

surface corrosion both rear sills

Pass 25 Jun 2015 143,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 134,472 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 127,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 127,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 119,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 112,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,325 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,427 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 91,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,105 miles

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

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 YAL 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 81.3%.

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 YJ03 YAL, 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 YAL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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