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YP03 VKL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,321 mi
Last recorded139,321 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VKL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 139,321 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and rear jacking point near the fuel tank filler neck. corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post / outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides out riggers, floor pans and inner sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both front brake discs back plate covers corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and rear jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks and springs slightly corroded, but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear chassis rails slightly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear brake discs back plate covers corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 138,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills/outriggers and jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear brake hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs back plate covers corroded but not insecure

mid exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / rear jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / rear jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 131,644 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 131,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r + o/s/r inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2020 125,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps not working via switch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 104,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,735 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake bind

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,501 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight binding o/side front brake

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,748 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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YP03 VKL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YP03 VKL, 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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YP03 VKL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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