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GF53 MWD

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,830 mi
Last recorded148,830 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 MWD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 148,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,097 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 138,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor area/s (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas at time of test

strong fuel fumes but no apparent leaks at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers undertrays & sill covers fitted

fuel filler neck moist???

Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers undertrays & sill covers fitted

fuel filler neck moist???

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 117,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,858 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,289 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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GF53 MWD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF53 MWD, 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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GF53 MWD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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