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FD53 CSZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CSZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 127,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 127,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 114,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished within tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,070 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear brakes corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 112,383 miles

Rear of vehicle underbody corroded.

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded.

Rear of vehicle underbody corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,222 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,793 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,342 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,302 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 103,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,328 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,188 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,067 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,067 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,575 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,575 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,293 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,349 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,326 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of rear discs

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,920 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
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FD53 CSZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CSZ, 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 CSZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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