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CW04 GKL

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 GKL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,218 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 98,203 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,847 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 79,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,031 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has cracks on side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear Corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,605 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has cracks on side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Corrosion to rear of vehicle

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 61,558 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 53,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,094 miles

rear discs have surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 40,808 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 40,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 36,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 25,046 miles

slight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

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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CW04 GKL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW04 GKL, 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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CW04 GKL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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