2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FD53 RNX
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 168,015 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
FD53 RNX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2017
- 168,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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FD53 RNX Mileage History
- 21/11/200638,338 mi
- 17/10/200750,642 mi+12,304 mi
- 29/07/200862,425 mi+11,783 mi
- 31/07/200973,777 mi+11,352 mi
- 30/07/201084,809 mi+11,032 mi
- 27/07/2011100,870 mi+16,061 mi
- 18/07/2012115,290 mi+14,420 mi
- 18/07/2012115,291 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2013126,564 mi+11,273 mi
- 30/07/2013126,564 mi
- 22/07/2014137,758 mi+11,194 mi
- 22/07/2014137,758 mi
- 22/07/2015145,261 mi+7,503 mi
- 22/07/2015145,261 mi
- 27/07/2016153,605 mi+8,344 mi
- 12/07/2017168,015 mi+14,410 mi
- 12/07/2017168,015 mi
Average of roughly 12,189 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
FD53 RNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (FD53 RNX) between November 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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