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YR53 KUC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,715 mi
Last recorded131,715 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,833 miles

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

both sides front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust front section repaired

rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2013 123,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust front section repaired

rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2013 123,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,240 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Oct 2012 119,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2011 107,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,591 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 KUC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

YR53 KUC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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