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GP03 XHG

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 XHG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,666 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs are warped

Hand brake lever travel is excessive

Headlight patterns are poor

Washers were frozen at start of the test

Fail 15 Dec 2022 132,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front and rear brake discs are warped

Hand brake lever travel is excessive

Headlight patterns are poor

Washers were frozen at start of the test

Pass 21 Dec 2021 115,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))

all general underbody/component corrosion

plastic cover sills fitted,preventing view of outer sills

tailgate shocks dont support weight

Fail 10 Dec 2021 115,233 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))

all general underbody/component corrosion

onboard handbrake shoes noisy on rotation of wheels,advise inspection

plastic cover sills fitted,preventing view of outer sills

tailgate shocks dont support weight

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 110,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap cover plate missing

Fail 26 Sep 2019 110,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap cover plate missing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,820 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 91,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,802 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,685 miles

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

nearside front wheel slight brake bind

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,713 miles

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

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 XHG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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