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YR53 NTT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,115 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,115 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,116 miles

Exhaust heat shielding loose

Front brake discs corroded

Front grill loose

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Oil leak from engine

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jun 2016 128,116 miles

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

Exhaust heat shielding loose

Front brake discs corroded

Front grill loose

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Oil leak from engine

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,551 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 120,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,771 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 105,389 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,389 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,310 miles

nearside rear light unit cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,404 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 NTT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTT, 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 NTT registered?

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

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