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BF54 VAX

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,493 mi
Last recorded136,493 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,493 miles

General corrosion

Slight play in front joints

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 136,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,345 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 135,345 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 134,518 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 134,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,460 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,560 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,339 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,038 miles

Offside Front foglight lense damaged

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 117,038 miles

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

Offside Front foglight lense damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,196 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 VAX is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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