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GV53 PNK

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PNK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,961 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlight aim just visable

Fail 6 Nov 2013 76,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,730 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,256 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 28,422 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,592 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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GV53 PNK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV53 PNK, 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 GV53 PNK registered?

GV53 PNK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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