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FD53CTX
2003 TOYOTA CELICA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
General Information
- Registration FD53CTX
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model CELICA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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188 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 140,920 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- parking brake has little reserve travel
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 140,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- parking brake has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,465 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,247 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,716 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,485 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- outer sill covers fitted
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By connection to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- outer sill covers fitted
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By connection to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,472 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Engine bay, sill covers, undertrays & brake pipe coated not allowing full inspection of some items.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Engine bay, sill covers, undertrays & brake pipe coated not allowing full inspection of some items.
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
27 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,488 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Vehicle is fitted with engine bay, under body & sill covers not allowing full inspection of some testable items.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle is fitted with engine bay, under body & sill covers not allowing full inspection of some testable items.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,986 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between tread + tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between tread + tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,390 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,285 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- E M L on
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- E M L on
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,037 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED
- Front SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,361 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,898 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear 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)
29 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,707 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,512 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,478 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,792 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202624 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,960 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,253 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD53CTX was registered on 2003-11-10
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