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DA54 FME

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FME
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 165,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 165,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 164,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 162,228 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 159,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,234 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 147,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 133,612 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 125,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 124,684 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,489 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 112,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,019 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 94,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,761 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,407 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,727 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to get low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,454 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,454 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 32,618 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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DA54 FME is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DA54 FME, 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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DA54 FME is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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