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YY53 MME

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MME
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,757 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,060 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,776 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,965 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,541 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,551 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,344 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

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 MME 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 83.3%.

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 MME, 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 YY53 MME registered?

YY53 MME is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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