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YS53 DJD

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

200,578 mi
Last recorded200,578 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DJD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 200,578 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension and under body

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer seal corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 195,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 195,641 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 189,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 184,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 176,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 170,393 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 162,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 130,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 130,651 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 123,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 119,108 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,373 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 110,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,661 miles

both front wheels binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheels binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,461 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,228 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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YS53 DJD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YS53 DJD, 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 YS53 DJD registered?

YS53 DJD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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