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2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 108,201 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 108,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced COMPLETE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 103,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,344 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,973 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 86,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,094 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,289 miles

underside has a slight corrosion all over

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

underside has a slight corrosion all over

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,725 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear washer not working.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,170 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,128 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 XML 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 69.2%.

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

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