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YX52 OTR

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,884 mi
Last recorded147,884 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 OTR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,884 miles

All brake discs have some surface corrosion

Both headlamp beam images are poor

Both rear inner sill areas are corroded

General underbody has areas of corrosion

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 147,867 miles

Emissions not tested Low flow recorded due to high HC - possible high oil consumption (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All brake discs have some surface corrosion

Both headlamp beam images are poor

Both rear inner sill areas are corroded

General underbody has areas of corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 144,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,758 miles

brake fluid reqs changing

securing pins on rear brake pads loose/rattling

Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,748 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid reqs changing

securing pins on rear brake pads loose/rattling

Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,256 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 119,092 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2012 119,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 113,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,279 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 95,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,271 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 61,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,150 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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YX52 OTR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX52 OTR, 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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YX52 OTR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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