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GP03 UZU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,406 mi
Last recorded180,406 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 180,406 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 178,312 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 169,366 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 169,337 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 160,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 160,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,964 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on faces (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Apr 2017 151,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on faces (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 140,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged bent (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged bent (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 111,774 miles

Nearside front brake caliper damp

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 111,774 miles

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

Nearside front brake caliper damp

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,536 miles

engine noisey

rear brake discs heavily worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine noisey

rear brake discs heavily worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & wearing thin on edges

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth & wearing thin on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & wearing thin on edges

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth & wearing thin on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,826 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges + getting slightly low

Slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,591 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding on

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,574 miles

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

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

front tyres on 1.6 mm

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 UZU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GP03 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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