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YT53 JKF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,366 mi
Last recorded132,366 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 JKF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 128,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side walls

Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,449 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side walls

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,302 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,505 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,507 miles

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)

Nearside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 100,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 100,472 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,448 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 JKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

YT53 JKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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