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GV52 VUN

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VUN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,008 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout body

Fail 11 Jan 2019 122,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion throughout body

Pass 6 Jan 2018 110,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn uneven, inner edge.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 108,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn uneven, inner edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 102,278 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 102,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust is slightly blowing, from back box hanger area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust is slightly blowing, from back box hanger area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,420 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate deterioted

o/s/r handbrake slow to come on

Fail 9 Dec 2013 92,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate deterioted

o/s/r handbrake slow to come on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,479 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,147 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2009 71,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,946 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 60,105 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,760 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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GV52 VUN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GV52 VUN, 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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GV52 VUN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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