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GJ53 JZP

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,847 mi
Last recorded31,847 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JZP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,847 miles

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

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

general corrosion to complete under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,332 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 31,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,197 miles

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

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

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,539 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 24,539 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 23,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,811 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 20,805 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,280 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,385 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,181 miles

long traval on hand brake

Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,663 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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GJ53 JZP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ53 JZP, 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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GJ53 JZP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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