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YW52 MVJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,488 mi
Last recorded129,488 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 129,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 129,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 112,070 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 112,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,150 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,016 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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YW52 MVJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YW52 MVJ, 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 YW52 MVJ registered?

YW52 MVJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YW52 MVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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