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BF54 DVA

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,454 mi
Last recorded125,454 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DVA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,454 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust tail silencer deteriorated and blowing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,454 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,320 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S inner pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S inner pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,307 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,457 miles

front tyres 2mm and off side rear

slight exhaust blow rear

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,176 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,504 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

freeplay in foot brake

Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

freeplay in foot brake

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,462 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,456 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake judder very to limit, nsf rim damaged,

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,096 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs scored, rear discs corroded & poor,nsr brake noisey on rotation, brake fluid low, ns wiper poor,

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs scored, rear discs corroded & poor,nsr brake noisey on rotation, brake fluid low, ns wiper poor,

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,189 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 31,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,067 miles

Offside wiperblade split but clearing water

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,428 miles

There is damage to both front tyres, on the outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,228 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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BF54 DVA is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF54 DVA, 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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BF54 DVA is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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