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AT53 CJV

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CJV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 140,775 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 140,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 139,349 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 136,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 136,703 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 134,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade slightly worn

Road wheel slightly distorted nsr & osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

frnt & rear suspension area surface rust

Pass 14 Jul 2020 129,367 miles

centre exhaust section has corrosion slight blow

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight flat spots uneven wear on very inner edges of treads

slight exhaust blow tick from exhaust manifold

vehicle underside components dry showing corrosion in places

Fail 7 Jul 2020 129,313 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major blow of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust section has corrosion slight blow

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight flat spots uneven wear on very inner edges of treads

slight exhaust blow tick from exhaust manifold

vehicle underside components dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 7 May 2019 120,606 miles

both front headlight lenses starting to deteriorate discolour

n/s/f roadwheel has a slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 10 May 2018 110,451 miles

front headlight lenses deteriorating slightly reducing image beam

Fail 9 May 2018 110,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level on minimum

front brake discs worn with uneven wear and lips on inner faces

front headlight lenses deteriorating slightly reducing image beam

front inner brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2017 100,145 miles

All 4 wheels buckled

Front wipers smearing

NSR tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 78,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 68,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 57,464 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 57,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,170 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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AT53 CJV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AT53 CJV, 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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AT53 CJV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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