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YM03 YVJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 YVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 134,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 131,498 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 128,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 128,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 123,811 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,073 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 1 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,185 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 104,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,072 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,797 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 YVJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YM03 YVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM03 YVJ registered?

YM03 YVJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 YVJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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