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YT03 DVB

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 DVB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,699 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,693 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

front wiper blades poor

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,562 miles

both rear tyres low tread worn on edges

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,562 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread worn on edges

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,417 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,988 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,750 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,823 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 24,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YT03 DVB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT03 DVB, 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 YT03 DVB registered?

YT03 DVB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 DVB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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