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DA04 VNL

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,393 mi
Last recorded156,393 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VNL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 156,393 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

long hand brake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2017 147,066 miles

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre 3.5mm and worn uneven on inner edge

partial undertray fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 14 Dec 2017 147,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre 3.5mm and worn uneven on inner edge

partial undertray fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,482 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 134,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 122,921 miles

EML light displayed on dash

MOT test carried out in wet condition

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

Under tray fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,129 miles

Slight travel in foot brake pedal.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight travel in foot brake pedal.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 102,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 93,977 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,982 miles

brake pedal travel noted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,982 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,866 miles

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

Nearside rear inner surface of brake disc half corroded

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 80,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front was not working but came on and working to end of MOT test

Nearside rear inner surface of brake disc half corroded

Offside front side light dim output

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,076 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 64,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,331 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

odd tyre treads fitted to front of vehicle. directional and non directional treads fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Dec 2008 45,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,599 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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DA04 VNL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA04 VNL, 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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DA04 VNL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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