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YK53 OTH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,094 mi
Last recorded88,094 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 OTH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,094 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,825 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,817 miles

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,740 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 66,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,760 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 54,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,415 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,338 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,797 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YK53 OTH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK53 OTH, 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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YK53 OTH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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