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BF54 WZD

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WZD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyre at n/s cracking

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge & cracking

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

Plastic trims covering outer sills

Rear tyres cracking in base of tread

Underside of vehicle very dry/corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 126,122 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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyre at n/s cracking

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge & cracking

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

Plastic trims covering outer sills

Rear tyres cracking in base of tread

Underside of vehicle very dry/corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 119,057 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 7 May 2025 119,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 May 2024 111,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 100,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 93,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,623 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,292 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 88,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,432 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 85,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,101 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,540 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre treads low and tyres in poor condition.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 30,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre treads low and tyres in poor condition.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,097 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 WZD is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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