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DF53 TFA

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TFA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 102,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,854 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 98,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on the inner brakeing face

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,985 miles

nearside front disc corroded on the inside of the disc

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm on the inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front disc corroded on the inside of the disc

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,275 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

nearside front brake disc inner face reduced by rust

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2009 90,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on the edges

nearside front brake disc inner face reduced by rust

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,884 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,733 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,507 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,194 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 38,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DF53 TFA is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 TFA, 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 DF53 TFA registered?

DF53 TFA is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is DF53 TFA safe to buy?

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