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GJ53 WPP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,824 mi
Last recorded186,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WPP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 186,824 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 165,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 146,270 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 140,023 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

front number plate deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,326 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake starting to bind slightly

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 136,318 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake starting to bind slightly

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,688 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,207 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chips in windscreen

o/s front wheel tight to turn

rusty exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,562 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 68,636 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,347 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,089 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 WPP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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