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GV53 UBE

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,715 mi
Last recorded142,715 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UBE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 142,715 miles

offside front tyre edge worn

parking brake long travel

Pass 18 Feb 2019 138,803 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,356 miles

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

Under Body Corroded

Under body Components Corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Under Body Corroded

Under body Components Corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,198 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 79,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,360 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,360 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,443 miles

both front brake discs worn and pited

both rear brake discs worn and pited

Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,443 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pited

both rear brake discs worn and pited

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,047 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 UBE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GV53 UBE, 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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GV53 UBE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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