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GP52 CVX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 CVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2024 135,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 133,392 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 133,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 132,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 123,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Little Reserve Travel

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,398 miles

Front Shock dust covers deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 113,397 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Rear Heat shield slightly insecure

Front Shock dust covers deteriorated

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

unable to check rear seat belts, rear seats in flat position

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 107,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake near end of its travel

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

Vehicles clutch worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leaking exhaust gases (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box to centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake near end of its travel

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

Vehicles clutch worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 107,062 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective second latch doesn't work (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

front disc pitted

under tray fitted

rear disc pitted badly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,235 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion on outer faces

near side rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,735 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,768 miles

Condition of exhaust

Uneven wear to nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,997 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 90,997 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 86,080 miles

n/s/f and both rear wheel rims are damaged causing slight distortion

Fail 24 Apr 2010 83,110 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,110 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,598 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,273 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 46,642 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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GP52 CVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GP52 CVX, 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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GP52 CVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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