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YS53 YKW

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2018 117,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,049 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limit and starting to scrub on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 81,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,660 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,209 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 YKW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

YS53 YKW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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