2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · VU53 CPZ
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 130,733 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU53 CPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 130,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU53 CPZ Mileage History
- 31/08/2023123,459 mi
- 28/08/2024125,824 mi+2,365 mi
- 05/09/2024125,917 mi+93 mi
- 05/09/2025130,701 mi+4,784 mi
- 15/09/2025130,733 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 3,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU53 CPZ 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 (VU53 CPZ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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