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YW03 TUA

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 TUA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 139,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake only just meets performance requirements

Fail 17 Oct 2022 139,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake only just meets performance requirements

Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,684 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reverse camera (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,156 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 108,153 miles

Exhaust system insecure n/s and o/s rear mountings broken / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,204 miles

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

engine oil level low radiator leaking coolant

Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil level low radiator leaking coolant

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,261 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,257 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,591 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,975 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 37,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YW03 TUA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YW03 TUA, 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 YW03 TUA registered?

YW03 TUA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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