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AO54 OWA

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,774 mi
Last recorded180,774 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 OWA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 180,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 178,688 miles

park brake efficiencyclose to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2023 176,519 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 176,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 176,505 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 173,292 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 173,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

beam images poor

Pass 13 Oct 2020 168,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension and structure signs of age/corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 164,481 miles

front and rear suspension have signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 159,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 159,872 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 152,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,825 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 137,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,448 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 131,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,700 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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AO54 OWA is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 80,341 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 AO54 OWA, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO54 OWA is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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