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YR53 KGP

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,778 mi
Last recorded200,778 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KGP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 200,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 193,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 189,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 179,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 178,937 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 165,466 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 165,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 162,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 160,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 158,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 156,632 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 156,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 153,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 147,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,419 miles

nearside number plate lamp bulb deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,036 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KGP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KGP, 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 YR53 KGP registered?

YR53 KGP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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