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YR53 NPZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,601 mi
Last recorded73,601 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 66,758 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components heavy under seal

Fail 8 Oct 2024 66,752 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all front and rear suspension components heavy under seal

front lower bumper insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim & levelling device not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 61,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,787 miles

vehicle chassis and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,578 miles

slight corrosion on front sub-frame

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,022 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,447 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,184 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 NPZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

YR53 NPZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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