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BL53 TSV

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,009 mi
Last recorded126,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TSV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 123,177 miles

Internal baffles loose in exhaust back box

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease from top, no splits (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 123,177 miles

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

Internal baffles loose in exhaust back box

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease from top, no splits (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,994 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,850 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 115,850 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,884 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,884 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,788 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre to rear connection. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre to rear connection. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue. (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,099 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 99,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,394 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,165 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

rear discs pitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,408 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 44,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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BL53 TSV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL53 TSV, 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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BL53 TSV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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