2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FN53 KDX
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 165,288 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 KDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2024
- 165,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN53 KDX 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 (FN53 KDX) between October 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FN53 KDX Mileage History
- 18/10/2021155,713 mi
- 25/10/2022162,346 mi+6,633 mi
- 19/04/2023162,410 mi+64 mi
- 19/04/2023162,410 mi
- 22/05/2024165,288 mi+2,878 mi
Average of roughly 3,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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