2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · MF53 VLO
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 120,017 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 VLO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 120,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 VLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (MF53 VLO) between August 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
MF53 VLO Mileage History
- 18/08/200631,524 mi
- 10/08/200740,693 mi+9,169 mi
- 30/08/200848,857 mi+8,164 mi
- 09/09/200954,143 mi+5,286 mi
- 28/08/201060,633 mi+6,490 mi
- 24/09/201166,883 mi+6,250 mi
- 26/09/201272,491 mi+5,608 mi
- 05/08/201375,919 mi+3,428 mi
- 05/08/201477,948 mi+2,029 mi
- 07/08/201477,961 mi+13 mi
- 14/07/201579,345 mi+1,384 mi
- 05/08/201686,760 mi+7,415 mi
- 07/08/201796,181 mi+9,421 mi
- 03/08/2018105,488 mi+9,307 mi
- 01/08/2019108,384 mi+2,896 mi
- 01/08/2019108,384 mi
- 04/08/2020111,274 mi+2,890 mi
- 06/08/2021113,852 mi+2,578 mi
- 08/08/2022118,608 mi+4,756 mi
- 01/08/2023120,014 mi+1,406 mi
- 03/08/2023120,017 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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