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YT53 JJX

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,535 mi
Last recorded66,535 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 JJX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,535 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 66,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on indicating fault/malfunction (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 65,703 miles

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

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 63,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm inner edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 63,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm inner edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,618 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,531 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

condition of n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

condition of n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,287 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 41,274 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,439 miles

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

rear discs in very poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,273 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 32,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 28,164 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,565 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,398 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 JJX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

YT53 JJX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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