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GP03 WPW

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,564 mi
Last recorded155,564 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 155,564 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 155,554 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 153,317 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 153,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 149,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 144,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 144,576 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,917 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 129,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Refit heat sheld. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 123,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake has excessive travel

Fail 13 Mar 2021 123,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 25 May 2019 115,575 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 110,166 miles

Nearside Rear Slight buckle to wheel

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 110,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC Lamp on (3.4.1c)

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

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

EML On

Nearside Rear Slight buckle to wheel

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,586 miles

Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer pipe - pepper pot

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,290 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML on

Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer pipe - pepper pot

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,936 miles

EML on

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,933 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Vehicle Stability Control (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

EML on

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,405 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,402 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,157 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,332 miles

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

oil level topped up low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,332 miles

oil level topped up low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,496 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 WPW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WPW, 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 WPW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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