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BP53 YVL

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 121,127 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and the n/s/r coil springs both corroded, but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,929 miles

Front suspension shocks,arms ball joints very corroded

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear coils ,shocks ,arms subframe all componets very corroded

Rear metal fuel filler pipe very corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,699 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 118,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,113 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 117,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,734 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 115,685 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,326 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2018 112,266 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

emission retest after repairs

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

positive battery lead loose - need new bolt

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,416 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

battery positive terminal loose

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 107,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,228 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,088 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 86,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 63,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,632 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front inner brake pads appear worn low

index plates security tape poor contact

rear brake discs outer faces corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 49,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front inner brake pads appear worn low

index plates security tape poor contact

rear brake discs outer faces corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,143 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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BP53 YVL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP53 YVL, 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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BP53 YVL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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