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GJ53 JZW

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,308 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,150 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,141 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch / End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 95,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear at offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

front and rear suspension rusty

offside front tyre cracked in tread

offside rear shock absorber weak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,315 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded

front suspension corroded

o/s/f head light image poor

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside poor image

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

o/s/f head light image poor

wipers smear

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,138 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r brake pipe pitted and corroded on limit

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edge

oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,312 miles

all suspension components corroded

both rear brakes have a slight bind

both rear inner sills corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,061 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Front flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Various suspension components corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,147 miles

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

Rear suspention in very poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,230 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,191 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,164 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges

small chip in front screen

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,742 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on tread slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,584 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 JZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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