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YS53 TCZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,431 mi
Last recorded141,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 141,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 141,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 138,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,375 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 133,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,171 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 131,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,102 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 TCZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

YS53 TCZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is YS53 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 TCZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS53 TCZ have outstanding finance?

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