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AV54 WZU

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 WZU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 114,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,188 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 109,188 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 103,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,491 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 98,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 57,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertray likely to become detached engine undertrays insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,484 miles

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 25 Feb 2014 49,441 miles

O/S wiper rubber split.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,575 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,271 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear wheel bearing not checked because brakes binding on.

Hand brake travel.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,103 miles

Front brake pads near limit.

Hand brake travel.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,653 miles

Hand brake travel.

Scraches on front screen.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,917 miles

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)

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 WZU is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WZU, 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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What year was AV54 WZU registered?

AV54 WZU is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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