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GK53 VAV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VAV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 141,049 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,062 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 131,935 miles

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,062 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,151 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front, rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,272 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 105,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 62,458 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,055 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 57,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,437 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,538 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,443 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 VAV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GK53 VAV, 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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GK53 VAV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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