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GJ53 LLU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,665 mi
Last recorded173,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 173,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 162,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 146,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 133,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 116,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 104,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 103,580 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 103,580 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 96,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,653 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,638 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,242 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 LLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLU, 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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What year was GJ53 LLU registered?

GJ53 LLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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