2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FY53 VLW
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 137,218 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/02/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,218 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
FY53 VLW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2020
- 137,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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FY53 VLW Mileage History
- 21/08/200665,297 mi
- 10/11/200665,429 mi+132 mi
- 13/09/200767,980 mi+2,551 mi
- 21/01/200974,582 mi+6,602 mi
- 19/01/201077,961 mi+3,379 mi
- 26/03/201183,795 mi+5,834 mi
- 31/03/201289,819 mi+6,024 mi
- 11/04/201289,954 mi+135 mi
- 25/05/201397,578 mi+7,624 mi
- 01/06/201397,647 mi+69 mi
- 24/05/2014104,468 mi+6,821 mi
- 19/05/2015116,020 mi+11,552 mi
- 19/05/2015116,020 mi
- 04/05/2016128,151 mi+12,131 mi
- 11/05/2017134,686 mi+6,535 mi
- 12/05/2017134,688 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/2018134,780 mi+92 mi
- 23/06/2020137,218 mi+2,438 mi
Average of roughly 5,196 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FY53 VLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (FY53 VLW) between August 2006 and June 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2020 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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