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YR53 DFV

2003 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DFV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,351 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,351 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 55,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,275 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,221 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,025 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 DFV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

YR53 DFV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is YR53 DFV safe to buy?

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