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DFF 3

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFF 3
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 84,262 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 84,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,524 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 63,280 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,537 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 52,537 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,331 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,473 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,011 miles

Offside Front Brake starting to bind on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake starting to bind on

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,050 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,869 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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DFF 3 is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DFF 3, 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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DFF 3 is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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