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GJ53 ZXT

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZXT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy and modified

Fail 28 Mar 2023 117,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy and modified

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,774 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 80,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,993 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,449 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZXT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

GJ53 ZXT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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