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GB52 PAB

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,483 mi
Last recorded120,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB52 PAB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,483 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 120,400 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 115,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside wiper split

Fail 11 Jan 2018 115,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside wiper in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2017 109,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,338 miles

Nearside wiper split @ ends

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below on 'inner' edges {stepped} (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper split @ ends

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 86,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,759 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 29,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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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GB52 PAB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GB52 PAB, 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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GB52 PAB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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