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GU03 GZL

2003 Toyota Camry

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,362 mi
Last recorded176,362 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Camry72,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 GZL
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 176,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 176,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 176,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 170,742 miles

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

Fuel filler neck is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight noise from rear inner brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2023 160,336 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 160,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 150,362 miles

EML does not illuminate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2022 150,341 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

EML does not illuminate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 145,688 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 145,682 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged All Four Perished Severely (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 143,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged And offside rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 143,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged And offside rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,040 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 138,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,784 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 133,784 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,653 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,303 miles

front brake pads seem low

o/s/f brake disc inner surface lining scored

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

rear brake discs corroded on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake pads seem low

o/s/f brake disc inner surface lining scored

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

rear brake discs corroded on edge

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,334 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 257 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Camry?

Based on 91,186 MOT tests across 12,788 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,789
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
12,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,605
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,783
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,058
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,989
position lamp(s) not working 1,709
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GU03 GZL is a 2003 Toyota Camry in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 72,023 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 Camry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU03 GZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Camry typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU03 GZL is a 2003 Toyota Camry, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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