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YR53 FUM

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,651 mi
Last recorded86,651 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FUM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 86,415 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension area n/s and o/s corrosion pressent

front subframe area a lot of corrosion but no weakness present

Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension area n/s and o/s corrosion pressent

front subframe area a lot of corrosion but no weakness present

Fail 28 Feb 2018 76,329 miles

Braking system leaking under bonnet (master cly) (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3.247 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.143 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,335 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flexibles

Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flexibles

o/s/f brake disc inner surface pitted

o/s/f inner pad worn

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,350 miles

air freshners on mirror

n/s/r tyre stepping in tred

rear brake discs scored

slight blow on rear exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2013 54,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air freshners on mirror

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on edge

rear brake discs scored

rear tyres wearing on edges and stepping in tred

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,116 miles

minor mark on n/s outer sill cover

minor mark on n/s/f bumper

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn very low on o/s/f

minor mark on n/s outer sill cover

minor mark on n/s/f bumper

slight bind on o/s/f brake

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,731 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 27,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,024 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 24,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,135 miles

nail in tyre

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 FUM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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