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GP03 RTV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,080 mi
Last recorded141,080 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 RTV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 135,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 135,811 miles

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,653 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 10 Aug 2021 135,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake grabbing slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,506 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,315 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 135,297 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 76% imbalance max 25% pass due to wheels locking (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 128,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2014 115,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 1mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 205/45R17 88W front 88Y rear

Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2013 107,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

tyre tread deprhs all tyres 5mm 205/45zr17 88w

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,093 miles

rear number plate slightly insecure, rear brake pads getting low and rear discs in poor condition on inner faces, o/s/f brake binding slightly, slight dent to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims on inner edges.

tyre tread depths; all at 7.0mm approx 205/45/17 88w

Fail 22 Aug 2011 87,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

rear number plate slightly insecure, rear brake pads getting low and rear discs in poor condition on inner faces, o/s/f brake binding slightly, slight dent to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims on inner edges.

tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 2.0mm, n/s/r 0.00mm, 205/45/zr 17 88w

Pass 24 Aug 2010 702,094 miles

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel inner rims

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 205/45zr17 88w

Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,293 miles

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

slight bind from o/s/f brake

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel inner rims

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 205/45zr17 88w

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,111 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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GP03 RTV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP03 RTV, 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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GP03 RTV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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