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GF03 VBJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,561 mi
Last recorded77,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 77,561 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front and rear corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,746 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting pins corroded

off side head lamp light intensity reduced

play in near side front + off side front anti roll bar linkage ball joints

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear b/pads 90% worn

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,429 miles

Advise n/s/r seat back locking mechanism sticky

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking in outer tread edge

Advise slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,095 miles

Advise rear b/discs showing signs of rusting and pitting

Advise rear number plate delaminating

Advise slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,821 miles

Advise both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and 4mm tread depth

Fail 29 Jul 2019 65,821 miles

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

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

Advise both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and 4mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,420 miles

Advise n/s/f suspension strut showing signs of top seal seepage

Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Advise n/s/f suspension strut showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,501 miles

Advise bolt missing rear exhaust box joint

Advise h/brake reqs attention

Advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of reduced damping

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,297 miles

Advise slight nick in n/s/f wheel rim outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,616 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 56,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,303 miles

advise both n/s tyre treads low

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise rear exhaust box inlet pipe cracked ( sealed )

Pass 9 May 2013 47,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,478 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated , cracked and worn unevenly

Fail 3 Apr 2012 41,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

both rear tyres are deteriorated , cracked and worn unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,447 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,447 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,969 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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GF03 VBJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF03 VBJ, 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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GF03 VBJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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