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YM03 VHL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,371 mi
Last recorded123,371 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,371 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,235 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective Wheel missing ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,081 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective Wheel missing ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,877 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 74,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s h/lamp aim on upper limits

o/s/f inner wheel rim buckeled slightly

rear silencer corroded/and blowing slightly recommend new

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,818 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc worn,scored and corroded

nearside rear brake effort lower than offside rear-advise further inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs corroded

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,248 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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YM03 VHL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM03 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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