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YR53 JRZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,797 mi
Last recorded136,797 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 JRZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 136,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 136,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,792 miles

rear exhaust blowing

under body is corroded

x 2 front tyres are wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,719 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 110,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,774 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,088 miles

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

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 JRZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR53 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

YR53 JRZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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