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YR03 VTT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,338 mi
Last recorded123,338 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VTT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 123,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner sills front and rear subframe's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,333 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner sills front and rear subframe's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under car corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 117,026 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under car corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,741 miles

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

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

low reserve travel to park brake lever

Fail 27 Jan 2020 110,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

low reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,151 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rusty

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

Offside Front Lower arm rusty

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 74,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,793 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,915 miles

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

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

nsf wiper starting to split

osf bump stop perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,290 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,586 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,721 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,350 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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YR03 VTT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YR03 VTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 VTT registered?

YR03 VTT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is YR03 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 VTT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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