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YW52 OBC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,908 mi
Last recorded122,908 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 OBC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 122,908 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 120,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 118,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,838 miles

Front brake pads have uneven wear, offside6mm nearside 8mm

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,389 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jun 2014 75,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,602 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,849 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 62,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,406 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,397 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,549 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 49,549 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,415 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,415 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs faces corroding

both front brake discs inner faces HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,360 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 OBC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YW52 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

YW52 OBC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 January 2003.

Is YW52 OBC safe to buy?

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