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YM52 DFF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,705 mi
Last recorded154,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 DFF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

nearside rear brake binding by hand

offside front side repeater lens missing

under tray hanging down

Fail 24 Jan 2018 154,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

nearside rear brake binding by hand

offside front side repeater lens missing

under tray hanging down

Pass 30 Jan 2017 145,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 145,724 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre flat

Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,188 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 132,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 120,249 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil below MIN - 0.5 ltr added to test

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2011 102,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear brake discs corrded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 102,692 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear brake discs corrded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,354 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 89,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,504 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,158 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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YM52 DFF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM52 DFF, 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 YM52 DFF registered?

YM52 DFF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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