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BV54 WHK

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WHK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 140,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 139,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,001 miles

underbody covered in thick black substance

Pass 22 May 2023 137,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S/F drive shaft badly corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ex brackets corroded and weak

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to front and rear sub-frames and suspension components

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear sills corroded and weak

undertrays

Fail 18 May 2023 137,908 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S/F drive shaft badly corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ex brackets corroded and weak

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to front and rear sub-frames and suspension components

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear sills corroded and weak

undertrays

Pass 30 May 2019 136,149 miles

front and rear suspension and both rear inner sills starting to corrode

hand brake lever travel strong advise

rear exhaust joint badly deteriorated and leaking strong advise

Pass 12 May 2018 135,037 miles

Bad bind N/S/R hub

Both front and O/S/R tyres getting low in tread

Handbrake Lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 May 2018 135,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bad bind N/S/R hub

Both front and O/S/R tyres getting low in tread

Handbrake Lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 May 2017 134,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel strong advise (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low tread and n/s badly worn inner edge

both rear inner wheel rims buckled

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas and rear inner sills

o/s rear tyre low tread cracking in treads and worn edges also deteriorated in walls

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 134,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel strong advise (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low tread and n/s badly worn inner edge

both rear inner wheel rims buckled

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas and rear inner sills

o/s rear tyre low tread cracking in treads and worn edges also deteriorated in walls

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 133,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all inner wheel rims buckled

both front tyres low tread worn on edges strong advise n/s

light corrosion to front and rear suspension areas and rear inner sills

middle and rear exhaust joints corroded

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread worn edges and cracking in treads and sides

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

n/s front tyre low tread and badly worn edges

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking in treads

o/s wiper blade poor

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

n/s front tyre low tread and badly worn edges

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking in treads

o/s wiper blade poor

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2013 130,070 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs worn

all inner rims out of shape

both front shock absorber covers deteriorated

both rear coil springs poorly seated

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 Oct 2012 126,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,216 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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BV54 WHK is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV54 WHK, 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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BV54 WHK is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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