2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · SH53 ADO
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 114,542 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH53 ADO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 114,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SH53 ADO Mileage History
- 09/11/2021103,182 mi
- 28/10/2022107,480 mi+4,298 mi
- 07/11/2023108,254 mi+774 mi
- 04/11/2024119,929 mi+11,675 mi
- 03/11/2025114,542 mi-5,387 mi
Average of roughly 2,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SH53 ADO 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 (SH53 ADO) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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