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GP52 JHL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JHL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 126,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 126,145 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 118,114 miles

all 4 discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 115,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,608 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,724 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,161 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 JHL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP52 JHL, 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 GP52 JHL registered?

GP52 JHL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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