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YT53 GHO

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,984 mi
Last recorded144,984 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 GHO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 144,984 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 144,984 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 139,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 127,871 miles

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

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 127,871 miles

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 123,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 123,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 116,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 106,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,566 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,408 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 GHO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT53 GHO, 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 YT53 GHO registered?

YT53 GHO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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