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FX53 WJF

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,662 mi
Last recorded122,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WJF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 122,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 118,521 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 116,757 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 115,483 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perished

front pads getting low

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2018 113,934 miles

Nearside Lower sills corroded

Offside Lower sills corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,683 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,586 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 95,586 miles

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

All 4 brake discs corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,286 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 95,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 93,389 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 93,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 79,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,859 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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FX53 WJF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FX53 WJF, 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

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What year was FX53 WJF registered?

FX53 WJF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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