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GP03 XHM

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,317 mi
Last recorded142,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 142,317 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck filler pipe ()

engine oil on minimum

Fail 14 Jan 2021 142,317 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck filler pipe ()

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

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

engine oil on minimum

Fail 30 Dec 2020 142,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on both sides excessively cloudy/deteriorated light out put reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal cracked

general corrosion threw out underside of vehicle suspension components/ inner sills

Pass 22 Jun 2019 132,035 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 132,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,214 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 123,214 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement o/s front lower door pilar/sill corroded (10.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 112,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 103,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 103,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 96,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 90,053 miles

o/s/r seat worn

Fail 2 May 2014 89,864 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r seat worn

Pass 3 May 2013 82,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 70,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber gaitor split

offside front shock absorber gaitor split

offside windscreen washer requires attention

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs badly corroded inside

nearside front shock absorber gaitor split

offside front shock absorber gaitor split

offside windscreen washer requires attention

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,197 miles

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

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

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,261 miles

Both rear tyres on 1.6-2mm.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,858 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,858 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,566 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 XHM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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