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FD53 SVX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,034 mi
Last recorded137,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 137,034 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,814 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 132,784 miles

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

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,571 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 121,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 121,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,877 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,308 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,833 miles

Engine light on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,164 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,340 miles

Both headlamp aims borderline high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,182 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,817 miles

high hand brake travel

Pass 23 May 2007 22,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2006 13,007 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 SVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVX, 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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What year was FD53 SVX registered?

FD53 SVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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