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YP53 JVJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 126,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 126,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,494 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,035 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,035 miles

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)

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,914 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 2 Apr 2007 39,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,723 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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YP53 JVJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP53 JVJ, 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 YP53 JVJ registered?

YP53 JVJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 JVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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