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YT03 HVR

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,102 miles

Engine oil not on dip stick, topped up before mot

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads thin

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

Rear brake discs very poor

Fail 2 Jul 2016 118,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine oil not on dip stick, topped up before mot

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads thin

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

Rear brake discs very poor

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,976 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid level low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,530 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,263 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on edges

several cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2013 102,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on edges

several cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,401 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,451 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,451 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,112 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all four brake disc corroded but perfomance ok

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,426 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 71,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 64,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,969 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 HVR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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