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ET03 GHZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 GHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2023 91,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill behind driver door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill/body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer box fitted (8.1.1 (a))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38 mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust noisy After market silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,429 miles

parking brake inbalance at wheels

Pass 29 May 2019 71,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 54,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,796 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,815 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 32,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,821 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 14,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,233 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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ET03 GHZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET03 GHZ, 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 ET03 GHZ registered?

ET03 GHZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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