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GP52 JHY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,567 mi
Last recorded52,567 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis & inner wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sills, sill closing panels, chassis, floors, & front & rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,909 miles

General corrosion to underbody, chassis and suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sill corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,629 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sill corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2017 43,490 miles

Disc brake splash shields very heavily corroded

Front and rear subframes and Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Driveshaft damper weight breaking apart

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, inner front arches, boot floor and front and rear chassis sections

Water ingress to boot

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,248 miles

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

dampness around steering rack lower pinion seal

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight judder front brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,783 miles

rear exhaust heat shield at back box corroded and insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,188 miles

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

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi hoses

Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,188 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi hoses

nearside rear brake juddering

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,254 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted, moreso on inner faces

Fail 1 Feb 2011 26,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted, moreso on inner faces

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 19,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,125 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 JHY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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