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GD03 ZLU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,912 mi
Last recorded132,912 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 ZLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,912 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/f and n/s/r ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,383 miles

Offside Rear brake pad retaining pin not fitted correctly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,619 miles

offside front shock leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 70,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 66,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 46,317 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear disc`s are corroded on the inner edges.

Pass 27 May 2011 43,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise near side rear brake binding

Pass 29 May 2009 37,550 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 21 May 2007 26,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,762 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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GD03 ZLU 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 100%.

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 GD03 ZLU, 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 GD03 ZLU registered?

GD03 ZLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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