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YS53 YDA

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YDA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 99,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,676 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 99,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,594 miles

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

both headlights cloudy

no rear seats fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,037 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps cloudy

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,873 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

o/s headlamp cover cloudy

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,676 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 96,498 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox around mount (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,590 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 YDA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

YS53 YDA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YS53 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 YDA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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