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GP52 JKU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 146,236 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2026 146,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 135,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 124,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,536 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,284 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,720 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,669 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

wiper blades streaky

Fail 29 Jan 2011 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

wiper blades streaky

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,251 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 44,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,863 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2007 23,413 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,683 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 JKU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

GP52 JKU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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