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YT03 ZGJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,053 mi
Last recorded136,053 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 136,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 136,045 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to underside

both outer sill covers fitted preventing full examination of sill

Fail 5 Aug 2022 130,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to underside

both outer sill covers fitted preventing full examination of sill

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 124,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 121,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,402 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 6 Aug 2019 119,402 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,151 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension corroded and sub frame's

Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,083 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension corroded and sub frame's

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,878 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 104,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f coil spring saddle corroded

o/s/f coil spring saddle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,350 miles

n/s/f coil spring saddle corroded

o/s/f coil spring saddle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,866 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 373,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,442 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 ZGJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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