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FX53 WKE

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,124 mi
Last recorded219,124 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 219,124 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 219,056 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 202,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 185,921 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 159,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamps deteriorated light output not affected

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened Caliper pins (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cuts in tread, Inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened Caliper pins (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

Rear Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas

Rear Unable to test rear seat belts (seats folded down)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 147,259 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 147,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 127,299 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 176,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,670 miles

Front Caliper pins have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre running out of shape

Fail 2 Jul 2018 110,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Caliper pins have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre running out of shape

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner edge near to cords .1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge .3mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake caliper cage has play in pins/sliders

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,304 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 62,304 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,214 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 48,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight crack in o/s fog lamp lens

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 WKE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKE, 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 FX53 WKE registered?

FX53 WKE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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