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FY53 VMJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

131,325 mi
Last recorded131,325 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,325 miles

EMISSIONS TOOK AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO REACH PASS CRITERIA

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 131,325 miles

EMISSIONS TOOK AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO REACH PASS CRITERIA

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,444 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge & very out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 126,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault + "TRC OFF" on dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge & very out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 120,437 miles

Emissions readings higher than expected(CO)

Footbrake travel more than expected

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ON LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 120,437 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low + pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions readings higher than expected(CO)

Footbrake travel more than expected

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ON LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,879 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 95,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,800 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,796 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 82,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,011 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,643 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,264 miles

Nearisde front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearisde front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,847 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,847 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,413 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,150 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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FY53 VMJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FY53 VMJ, 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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FY53 VMJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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