CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD53 CSF

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,262 mi
Last recorded149,262 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CSF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 149,262 miles

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

Some underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,792 miles

Front slight footbrake imbalance....

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi' (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened as above (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 143,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16.. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam.. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi' (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front slight footbrake imbalance....

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi' (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened as above (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,539 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated, advise to replace.....

Pass 4 Aug 2014 127,080 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .........

o/s/r brake pipe corroding .........

Fail 4 Aug 2014 127,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

front inner brake pads appear low .........

o/s/r brake pipe corroding .........

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

underneath car rusty in places

Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,107 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

underneath car rusty in places

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,072 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 99,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,484 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 42,840 miles

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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD53 CSF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD53 CSF?

You can check the full history of FD53 CSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD53 CSF registered?

FD53 CSF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is FD53 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 CSF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD53 CSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD53 CSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.