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GP53 OBX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,719 mi
Last recorded127,719 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OBX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,719 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2019 127,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 111,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,610 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,797 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 88,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,002 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 2010 80,047 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,706 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,702 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

N/S/R Tyre has shallow crack on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OBX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OBX, 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 GP53 OBX registered?

GP53 OBX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is GP53 OBX safe to buy?

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