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GP03 RUJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,555 mi
Last recorded115,555 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 RUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 109,103 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,164 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and poor contact due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 91,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,592 miles

F/N/S Sidelamp "dull"-but working OK.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 50,444 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,444 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 15,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RUJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP03 RUJ, 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 GP03 RUJ registered?

GP03 RUJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is GP03 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 RUJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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