2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · OX53 BDF
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 136,180 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OX53 BDF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 136,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OX53 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (OX53 BDF) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
OX53 BDF Mileage History
- 28/03/2022133,555 mi
- 28/04/2023136,001 mi+2,446 mi
- 05/05/2023136,180 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 2,379 miles per year across 3 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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