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2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,910 mi
Last recorded154,910 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BAT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,910 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 154,910 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,517 miles

Batman Would Be Proud

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil leaking at the back of the engine most likely the rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 147,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 147,155 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 142,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlights deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight lenses are deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,449 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 5 Nov 2015 118,449 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,048 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s front wheel tight to turn

n/s rear tyre has cracking in the side walls and tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,274 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,274 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,898 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre perish

Fail 18 Jun 2011 85,898 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre perish

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,414 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,565 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,822 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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GD53 BAT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GD53 BAT, 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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GD53 BAT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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