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CJ04 NTX

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

149,190 mi
Last recorded149,190 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NTX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 149,190 miles

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 149,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 149,187 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,218 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 141,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (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 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 141,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 139,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 135,371 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 135,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,855 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 129,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 122,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,412 miles

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 27 Jun 2017 92,879 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,320 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,504 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,163 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,058 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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CJ04 NTX is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CJ04 NTX, 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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What year was CJ04 NTX registered?

CJ04 NTX is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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