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GV52 VFG

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,809 mi
Last recorded123,809 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 123,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 121,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 118,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,674 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,885 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,069 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,335 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,430 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake has a long travel advise imidiate repair

inner rear sills corroding

rear chassis corroding both sides

rear discs lightly scored

rear numberplate deteriating

some front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nrear fog lamps have water ingress

controll pedals have aftermarket plates and dont have a rubber antislip

exhaust has a minor blow

n/s headlamp has water ingress

plastic sill covers

rear antirollbar corroded

rear discs lightly scored

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,101 miles

rear antirollbar corroded

rear discs lightly scored

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nrear fog lamps have water ingress

controll pedals have aftermarket plates and dont have a rubber antislip

exhaust has a minor blow

n/s headlamp has water ingress

plastic sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2012 65,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside front headlamp lense

Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,970 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside front headlamp lense

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,097 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,596 miles

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to covers fitted underneath

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,774 miles

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,725 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,847 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking.

parking brake has very little reserve travel.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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GV52 VFG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 GV52 VFG, 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 GV52 VFG registered?

GV52 VFG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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