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AV54 HWT

2004 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,091 mi
Last recorded126,091 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HWT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 126,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND GENERAL UNDER BODY COROSSION

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 125,245 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Collapsed spring and corroded brake pipes may cause further damage. N.B brake discs badly corroded/worn from standing will almost certainly have fluctuation issues (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions unable to be completed eml on and engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected broken, suspension collapsed (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Crushed by broken spring (1.6 (d))

Front tyres worn with several cuts

Nearside Front and both front to rear brake pipes look badly corroded at the extreme ends

Rear suspension mounts, arms and subframe very badly corroded

Sills and inner wings covered

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,474 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very corroded and slight at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,473 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very corroded and slight at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,279 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,032 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,579 miles

Rear suspension components general surface corrosion all over

fuel filler neck pipes corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 88,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components general surface corrosion all over

fuel filler neck pipes corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,972 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 83,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck pipes corroding poor

Fail 29 Sep 2016 78,884 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. back insecure and doesn't lock (6.2.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck pipes corroding poor

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,256 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2012 65,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,295 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,806 miles

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

OSR tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,100 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,379 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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AV54 HWT is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV54 HWT, 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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AV54 HWT is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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