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FD53 AWW

2003 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AWW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 144,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 142,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front and back (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,141 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 141,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,369 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

general suspension and underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2023 139,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (connection) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

general suspension and underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,895 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 132,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,352 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Incomplete

Exhaust Heat Shield adrift

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 119,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Incomplete

Exhaust Heat Shield adrift

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,455 miles

Both front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated and adrift

Fail 21 Aug 2015 111,455 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side rear (4.1.D.1a)

Both front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated and adrift

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,050 miles

front link rods worn slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,049 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front link rods worn slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 72,451 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2010 72,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,728 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,565 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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FD53 AWW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 AWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD53 AWW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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