2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · YH53 YHX
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 34,780 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH53 YHX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2016
- 34,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH53 YHX Mileage History
- 31/10/200619,792 mi
- 11/10/200722,005 mi+2,213 mi
- 10/10/200823,648 mi+1,643 mi
- 12/10/200925,104 mi+1,456 mi
- 14/10/201025,971 mi+867 mi
- 31/10/201126,588 mi+617 mi
- 10/10/201226,924 mi+336 mi
- 17/10/201327,375 mi+451 mi
- 08/10/201427,655 mi+280 mi
- 30/10/201530,936 mi+3,281 mi
- 31/10/201634,780 mi+3,844 mi
Average of roughly 1,499 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YH53 YHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (YH53 YHX) between October 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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