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YR53 NOU

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,630 mi
Last recorded101,630 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NOU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2014
Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,217 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,167 miles

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

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

sun strip encroching on to swept area

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,818 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

Fail 27 Jan 2011 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front tyres worn to edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,603 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 NOU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

YR53 NOU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is YR53 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 NOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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