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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,794 cc

LB53 MFEMOT history

LB53 MFE is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,122 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MFE was last recorded at 159,122 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,982 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,140 miles
Average per year
5,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,122 miles
  • 2024 – 155,982 miles
  • 2023 – 153,190 miles
  • 2022 – 149,628 miles
  • 2021 – 146,748 miles
  • 2020 – 143,449 miles
  • 2019 – 133,846 miles
  • 2018 – 127,953 miles
  • 2017 – 117,726 miles
  • 2016 – 111,560 miles
  • 2015 – 108,757 miles
  • 2014 – 106,644 miles
  • 2012 – 101,861 miles
  • 2011 – 96,343 miles
  • 2010 – 87,543 miles
  • 2009 – 79,721 miles
  • 2008 – 70,993 miles
  • 2007 – 60,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,122 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake has travel

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,122 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,122 miles
    Test number
    318771580792
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel

  2. Fail159,122 miles (+3,140)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,122 miles
    Test number
    895852183148
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel

  3. Pass155,982 miles (+2,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,982 miles
    Test number
    481271437324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,190 miles (+3,562)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,190 miles
    Test number
    505916549853
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,628 miles (+2,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    863715639480
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,748 miles (+3,299)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,748 miles
    Test number
    399859215016
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,449 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,449 miles
    Test number
    289173645645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,846 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    806808621737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,953 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,953 miles
    Test number
    961905107008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,726 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,726 miles
    Test number
    487273683712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,708 miles (+228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    419807197655
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

  12. Fail117,480 miles (+5,920)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    150901556116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,560 miles (+2,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,560 miles
    Test number
    941593125566
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass108,757 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,757 miles
    Test number
    138204315027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass106,644 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,644 miles
    Test number
    299214904040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,861 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,861 miles
    Test number
    299052162350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,343 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    697743161394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,343 miles (+8,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    785413061399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,543 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    841745060359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,721 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    863533869379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,993 miles (+10,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,993 miles
    Test number
    413588448452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,776 miles (+13,691)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    482024657396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    993245607045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MFE

Does LB53 MFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MFE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MFE?
The MOT on LB53 MFE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MFE done?
LB53 MFE was recorded at 159,122 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,932 miles a year.
Has LB53 MFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MFE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 MFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 MFE find?
LB53 MFE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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