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YR03 DYA

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 DYA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 98,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,378 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,868 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,310 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YR03 DYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR03 DYA, 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 YR03 DYA registered?

YR03 DYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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