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DF53 UDV

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,561 mi
Last recorded84,561 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UDV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearbox holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,704 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 81,702 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,173 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,173 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,223 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,270 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,771 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres has cuts in outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,771 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres has cuts in outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 44,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,329 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

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 UDV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DF53 UDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 UDV registered?

DF53 UDV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is DF53 UDV safe to buy?

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