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GV53 ZBT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZBT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 112,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 106,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 102,915 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,770 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 99,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 90,388 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 86,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 83,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face may need attention soon rear pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel may need attention soon

Fail 19 May 2016 83,473 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face may need attention soon rear pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel may need attention soon

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,023 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 76,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,977 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,098 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre (not in repairable area)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,428 miles

nearside rear tyre tread lifting

offside rear tyre has a nail in it not repairable

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,266 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,243 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 ZBT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

GV53 ZBT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is GV53 ZBT safe to buy?

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