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CK04 LUL

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

188,506 mi
Last recorded188,506 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 LUL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 188,506 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush for shock (5.3.2 (c))

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 181,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 181,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear exhaust joiner. Rear pipe side will need replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad looks like it has fractured. Strongly advise being changed.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 172,689 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 172,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc rubbing on backing plate

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 162,921 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 162,921 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 155,699 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 146,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 146,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 137,673 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 137,673 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,925 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,467 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but secure

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but secure

Fail 6 Mar 2015 102,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,951 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 91,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 91,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,617 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,162 miles

N/S/F Tyre outter wall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,441 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,716 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Engine Undertary Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,716 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Engine Undertary Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

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

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,396 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,606 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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CK04 LUL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CK04 LUL, 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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CK04 LUL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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