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YL53 CPX

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,438 mi
Last recorded168,438 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CPX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 168,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 162,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 158,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 150,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s(inner arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,951 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover

Exhaust corroded

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

Undertray

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,054 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,052 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,373 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 84,373 miles

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

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

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

EML On dash

VSC and TRC Light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,725 miles

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

exhaust poor in condition and blowing - advise replacement

nearside rear worn on edge

Fail 9 Oct 2010 38,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,968 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,107 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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YL53 CPX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YL53 CPX, 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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What year was YL53 CPX registered?

YL53 CPX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is YL53 CPX safe to buy?

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