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YM03 POA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,005 mi
Last recorded116,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 POA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 116,005 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil very low..

front discs corroded////rear discs corroded////front sub frame corroded....

Fail 22 Jan 2020 116,005 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil very low..

front discs corroded////rear discs corroded////front sub frame corroded....

Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,495 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2018 110,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 103,409 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,510 miles

BELLY PANS FITTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 96,397 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BELLY PANS FITTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,470 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres worn low/bald on inner edges advise attention

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,783 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 84,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 80,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,600 miles

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

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,631 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,631 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,066 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,880 miles

Tyre treads getting low

Fail 29 May 2007 24,784 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 24,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,115 miles

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

front brake pads 50% worn

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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YM03 POA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YM03 POA, 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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YM03 POA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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