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YT03 GWA

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,845 mi
Last recorded138,845 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 GWA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,845 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 138,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,436 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 134,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,107 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 124,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,088 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,706 miles

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

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

Offside front wheelarch liner insecure .

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,642 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,434 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,362 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,203 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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YT03 GWA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT03 GWA, 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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YT03 GWA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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