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DA04 VFZ

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 123,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 122,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 120,715 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 120,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 116,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever high travel

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,958 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,159 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,479 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,422 miles

Advise:engine oil level was v.low topped up

Advise:o/s/f wiper blade split at ends

Advise:rear brake disc corrosion thus not allowing brake pads to operate over entire discs surface

Advise:rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,855 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing in centre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,481 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing in centre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 48,271 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,585 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 37,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA04 VFZ is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DA04 VFZ, 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 DA04 VFZ registered?

DA04 VFZ is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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