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Toyota Celica

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc

T23 VVTMOT history

T23 VVT is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,477 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VVT was last recorded at 153,477 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,010 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,467 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,477 miles
  • 2025 – 151,010 miles
  • 2024 – 148,079 miles
  • 2023 – 143,502 miles
  • 2022 – 136,035 miles
  • 2021 – 132,904 miles
  • 2020 – 125,452 miles
  • 2019 – 121,846 miles
  • 2018 – 121,743 miles
  • 2017 – 120,828 miles
  • 2016 – 117,722 miles
  • 2015 – 111,049 miles
  • 2014 – 107,527 miles
  • 2013 – 104,920 miles
  • 2012 – 101,237 miles
  • 2011 – 91,622 miles
  • 2010 – 83,615 miles
  • 2009 – 74,941 miles
  • 2008 – 63,969 miles
  • 2007 – 38,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,477 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,477 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,477 miles
    Test number
    859653477165
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass151,010 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,010 miles
    Test number
    210584421407
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail151,004 miles (+2,925)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    159688169809
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass148,079 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,079 miles
    Test number
    129388333594
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail148,069 miles (+4,567)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,069 miles
    Test number
    732540247541
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass143,502 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,502 miles
    Test number
    252900151205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,500 miles (+7,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    191242767399
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,035 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,035 miles
    Test number
    482957219834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass132,904 miles (+7,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,904 miles
    Test number
    188920122641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass125,452 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,452 miles
    Test number
    963162316500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,431 miles (+3,585)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,431 miles
    Test number
    913889470289
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,846 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,846 miles
    Test number
    894999599111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass121,743 miles (+915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,743 miles
    Test number
    754605952614
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass120,828 miles (+3,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,828 miles
    Test number
    237596756772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass117,722 miles (+6,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    547508249789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming out of shape

  16. Pass111,049 miles (+3,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,049 miles
    Test number
    709150125037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass107,527 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,527 miles
    Test number
    687670914019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnderside has slight corrosion

  18. Fail107,527 miles (+2,607)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,527 miles
    Test number
    546270314093
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnderside has slight corrosion

  19. Pass104,920 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    879358313052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass101,237 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    485491822052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,622 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    845274321055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,474 miles (+7,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,474 miles
    Test number
    417429111015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,615 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    914465020036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    702991229085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail74,941 miles (+10,972)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    730241729025
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass63,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,969 miles
    Test number
    904513828095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,969 miles (+25,022)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,969 miles
    Test number
    821202628076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass38,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    610706607067
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T23 VVT

Does T23 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VVT is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 VVT?
The MOT on T23 VVT is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VVT done?
T23 VVT was recorded at 153,477 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has T23 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VVT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 VVT 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 T23 VVT find?
T23 VVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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