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GP53 GFY

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,460 mi
Last recorded214,460 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GFY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 214,460 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension noisy

windscreen stone chip

Fail 8 Nov 2025 214,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension noisy

windscreen stone chip

Pass 30 Nov 2024 208,480 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 208,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 201,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 201,088 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co high (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim/high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking between tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 190,286 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 190,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 180,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks between tread area

Fail 22 Nov 2021 180,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracks between tread area

Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre/ cracks between tread area and wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 172,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre/ cracks between tread area and wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 165,461 miles

Nearside Rear tyre-cracks around tread area

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 165,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre-cracks around tread area

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 153,702 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 153,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,964 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Fail 24 Nov 2017 141,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front wipers smeary

Front number plate has slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2016 131,753 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s wiper smeary

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,901 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,517 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,367 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2012 88,967 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,445 miles

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel.

Pass 15 May 2008 43,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,082 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 GFY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP53 GFY, 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 GFY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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