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YS53 ELJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 100,892 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 12 May 2017 97,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear backbox badly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and down to 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 78,579 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 70,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,213 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 39,006 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2009 30,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 22,639 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 14,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,873 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 ELJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

YS53 ELJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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