The road tax status for FE53 HHF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FE53 HHF?

The MOT for FE53 HHF is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of FE53 HHF?

The recorded mileage for FE53 HHF is 186,130 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FE53 HHF ULEZ compliant?

No, FE53 HHF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FE53 HHF

FE53 HHF

2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 186,130 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025.

Make & Model: TOYOTA CELICA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 23 Mar 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 186,130 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1796cc

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FE53 HHF Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
186,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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FE53 HHF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 04:28

MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (FE53 HHF) between August 2006 and March 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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FE53 HHF Mileage History

17/08/200640,503 mi
07/09/200752,793 mi+12,290 mi
13/08/200864,514 mi+11,721 mi
03/09/200975,799 mi+11,285 mi
16/08/201085,930 mi+10,131 mi
06/09/201197,183 mi+11,253 mi
23/08/2012107,087 mi+9,904 mi
20/08/2013117,273 mi+10,186 mi
29/08/2013117,453 mi+180 mi
26/08/2014127,363 mi+9,910 mi
14/08/2015138,135 mi+10,772 mi
25/08/2016146,326 mi+8,191 mi
11/10/2017152,704 mi+6,378 mi
11/10/2017152,708 mi+4 mi
17/07/2019158,651 mi+5,943 mi
03/06/2021160,965 mi+2,314 mi
24/03/2022160,972 mi+7 mi
09/03/2023174,614 mi+13,642 mi
15/03/2023174,706 mi+92 mi
21/03/2024186,130 mi+11,424 mi

Average of roughly 8,277 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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