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GF53 YJJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YJJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 125,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 114,675 miles

rear pads very low

Fail 12 Apr 2017 111,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,366 miles

o.s front tyre low inner edges n.s rear tyre low

Fail 23 Dec 2015 79,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o.s front tyre low inner edges n.s rear tyre low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,222 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perrished

o/s/f brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low and perrished

o/s/f brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,033 miles

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

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

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

grease around both front lower arms

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,253 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,249 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 YJJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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