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YR53 AVW

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,182 mi
Last recorded128,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AVW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,234 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,689 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 102,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 102,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 85,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills and under wheel aeches covered

center heat shield loose

slight rust on both rear chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills and under wheel aeches covered

center heat shield loose

slight rust on both rear chassis

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,622 miles

Advise slight damage to s/o/f tyre sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,622 miles

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

Advise slight damage to s/o/f tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,352 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 70,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,562 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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YR53 AVW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR53 AVW, 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 YR53 AVW registered?

YR53 AVW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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