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YK53 UPN

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

129,652 mi
Last recorded129,652 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 UPN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,652 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 129,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,302 miles

Front Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,729 miles

Rear HAND BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET, ADJUSTMENT MAYBE REQUIRED

Fail 28 Oct 2020 123,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear HAND BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET, ADJUSTMENT MAYBE REQUIRED

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,458 miles

slight oil leak engine

Fail 28 Oct 2019 120,456 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak engine

Pass 29 Oct 2018 117,389 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 117,389 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,233 miles

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

under shield fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

under shield fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,689 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 113,685 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck to tank. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged. (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,070 miles

WIPERS / SUN STRIP / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F SUBFRAME MOUNT / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Mar 2013 96,721 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 92,887 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 92,887 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2011 90,037 miles

front discs both sides corroded

Fail 2 May 2011 90,037 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs both sides corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,994 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake pads getting low

tyres fitted on front axle 205/50r16 tyres fitted on rear axle 205/55r16

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,994 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

tyres fitted on front axle 205/50r16 tyres fitted on rear axle 205/55r16

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,890 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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YK53 UPN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YK53 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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