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GP53 DCF

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 128,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 114,525 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,707 miles

engine light on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,551 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,515 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 90,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,225 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,329 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,017 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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GP53 DCF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GP53 DCF, 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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GP53 DCF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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