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GP52 GWJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,812 mi
Last recorded145,812 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 GWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 145,812 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 142,835 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,944 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 137,531 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 120,629 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,209 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 114,091 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 114,091 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,158 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside

underside corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,086 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link bottom dust cover split

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,581 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,581 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 39,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GP52 GWJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GP52 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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