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YO53 UBW

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,576 mi
Last recorded160,576 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UBW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 160,576 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 150,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 107,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,746 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,448 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 24,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,735 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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YO53 UBW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YO53 UBW, 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 YO53 UBW registered?

YO53 UBW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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