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AV03 GZC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GZC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 158,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 150,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 141,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 120,631 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 120,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,215 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front shock absorbers covers split

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front shock absorbers covers split

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

light corrosion appearing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,068 miles

light corrosion appearing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,323 miles

Slight reserve travel on parking brake ratchet

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,156 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 29,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,015 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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AV03 GZC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV03 GZC, 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 AV03 GZC registered?

AV03 GZC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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