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GP52 JMU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JMU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,126 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 98,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,966 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 87,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,458 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray slightly louse

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 66,945 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 55,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,382 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,214 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,549 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 JMU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP52 JMU registered?

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

Is GP52 JMU safe to buy?

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