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C26 MPL

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,916 mi
Last recorded144,916 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 MPL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 144,916 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 143,784 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 143,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 139,365 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush deteriorated.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills on both sides, rear axle and suspension components corroded but not excessively.

Fail 30 Jul 2022 139,336 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer tread and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills on both sides, rear axle and suspension components corroded but not excessively.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 133,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 104,566 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,895 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,937 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 9 Aug 2013 91,937 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,172 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,172 miles

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

advise offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,537 miles

Rear tyres worn

Slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 55,392 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 55,392 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,599 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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C26 MPL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 C26 MPL, 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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C26 MPL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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