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GP03 XLK

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,968 mi
Last recorded125,968 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,968 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 125,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 124,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills to floors corroded both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,200 miles

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

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

Nearside sill to floor slightly corroded

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

Offside sill to floor slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,187 miles

slight corrosion floors to sills

Fail 22 Nov 2021 118,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges worn and has a cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion floors to sills

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,100 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 83,100 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,488 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,806 miles

both rear tyres shoulders running off

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,358 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,173 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 XLK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

GP03 XLK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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