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YT53 GGK

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,824 mi
Last recorded129,824 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 GGK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn to wear markers

Fail 13 Oct 2016 129,790 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn to wear markers

Pass 3 Sep 2015

Body has slight corrosion all underside stood (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

top covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,016 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON EXPOSED SECTIONS OF BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES

ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF RESERVE TRAVEL AVAILABLE ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Fail 18 Aug 2014 120,848 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION SHOWING ON EXPOSED SECTIONS OF BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES

ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF RESERVE TRAVEL AVAILABLE ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,751 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 112,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,184 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,686 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,780 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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YT53 GGK 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 64.7%.

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 YT53 GGK, 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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YT53 GGK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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