2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · BG53 PDK
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/11/2003. Recorded mileage 154,675 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1794cc
BG53 PDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 154,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BG53 PDK Mileage History
- 12/06/2023139,735 mi
- 13/06/2023139,742 mi+7 mi
- 11/06/2024148,905 mi+9,163 mi
- 06/06/2025154,675 mi+5,770 mi
- 06/06/2025154,675 mi
Average of roughly 7,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BG53 PDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (BG53 PDK) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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