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AX04 BHY

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,477 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 133,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 133,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 126,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 102,909 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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn out of shape (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2020 101,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear body panel damaged

Service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2019 94,096 miles

Hand brake has no reserve travel

Under tray fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 94,096 miles

Hand brake has no reserve travel

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 86,280 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 26 Apr 2017 77,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine burning oil

Fail 26 Apr 2017 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine burning oil

Pass 23 May 2016 68,984 miles

Small chunks out of both rear tyres

EML light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 59,719 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 59,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR tyre starting to where on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2013 42,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake caliper shows evidence of a previous brake fluid leak. It does not appear to be leaking at the time of test.

o/s/r tyre has a split in the inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 42,577 miles

o/s/f brake caliper shows evidence of a previous brake fluid leak. It does not appear to be leaking at the time of test.

o/s/r tyre has a split in the inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 37,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 34,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre outer wall scuft; rubber stuck on with mastick.

nearside front wiper should be replaced.

offside front inner wheel flat spotted.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 25 May 2010 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outter side wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 26,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,066 miles

both side rear wheels are slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2007 18,128 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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AX04 BHY is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AX04 BHY, 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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AX04 BHY is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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