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VA51 GNA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,038 mi
Last recorded90,038 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 GNA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 90,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 90,038 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,540 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 88,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,807 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,049 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,326 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 65,324 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 63,448 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 63,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 61,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,443 miles

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

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

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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VA51 GNA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black 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 VA51 GNA, 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 VA51 GNA registered?

VA51 GNA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is VA51 GNA safe to buy?

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