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GK53 JVT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,910 miles

nearside front and rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,910 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front and rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,545 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven and wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2011 71,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre cracking around tread

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre cracking around tread

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,877 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2008 37,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,038 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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GK53 JVT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK53 JVT, 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 GK53 JVT registered?

GK53 JVT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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