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BW04 ZPC

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZPC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing and offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 120,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 116,220 miles

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 116,220 miles

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

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 113,309 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,273 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,278 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,691 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 78,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,525 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,754 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,442 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,490 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,887 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 45,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,498 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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BW04 ZPC is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BW04 ZPC, 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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BW04 ZPC is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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