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GJ53 OWH

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,500 mi
Last recorded170,500 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 170,500 miles

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Feb 2017 156,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 139,607 miles

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

high travel on park brake

Fail 20 Feb 2016 139,604 miles

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

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

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

high travel on park brake

Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,925 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 119,925 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 97,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,599 miles

engine light on, ns track rod cover damp, rear coils corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 78,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on, ns track rod cover damp, rear coils corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,225 miles

see checklist 111524

Fail 7 Jan 2011 72,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

see checklist 111524

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,768 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,180 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,180 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,170 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS PITTING ON BOTH FACES

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,889 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,566 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)

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 OWH 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 65%.

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 GJ53 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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