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YY53 HSX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,985 mi
Last recorded104,985 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HSX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 104,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded on inner face

sill covers fitted obscuring view to the sills

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,555 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 84,306 miles

near side front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center & rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,334 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,900 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 53,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,845 miles

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

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

n/s/rear tyre has two nails in tread area

Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

n/s/rear tyre has two nails in tread area

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 31,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight binding on rear brakes.

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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YY53 HSX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY53 HSX, 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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YY53 HSX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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