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YT53 JNJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 144,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 119,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 95,527 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,262 miles

Both rear tyres mishaped

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 89,262 miles

Both rear tyres mishaped

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,979 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 81,978 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,475 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 35,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,408 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 JNJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ registered?

YT53 JNJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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