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GP53 KWH

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 KWH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 117,000 miles

All brake pipe covered in grease

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,000 miles

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

All brake pipe covered in grease

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,295 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 112,295 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,072 miles

both rear springs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear springs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,546 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 97,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,756 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CENTER BOX SECTION (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE CAR IS CORRODED THROUGH OUT UNDER NEETH

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS ON OUTER SIDE WALL

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,918 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not exposing cords

front regestration plate damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,918 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not exposing cords

front regestration plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and centre exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

handbrake stiff in operation

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms ball joint dust covers slightly insecure

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front track rod end dust cover slightly insecure [damp]

water topped up before test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,968 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Secondary bonnet catch not working

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,704 miles

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

nearside front wheel slight bind

Fail 4 Jun 2011 58,704 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,904 miles

front wheels slight binding

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,413 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,346 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 33,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,795 miles

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

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 KWH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KWH, 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 KWH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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