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DN04 XJX

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,838 mi
Last recorded93,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 XJX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted both n/s and o/s

Fail 12 Jun 2025 93,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted both n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Oct 2024 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing Full inspection of Components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 90,589 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing Full inspection of Components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer entry pipe is corroded, fractured and leaking (about to snap off) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 2mm, perished on shoulders and outer sidewall worn and damaged 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged, perished on shoulders 05/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside rear inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner door sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components are showing signs of heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate struts are weak

Fail 25 Oct 2021 85,262 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer entry pipe is corroded, fractured and leaking (about to snap off) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 2mm, perished on shoulders and outer sidewall worn and damaged 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged, perished on shoulders 05/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside rear inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner door sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components are showing signs of heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate struts are weak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,744 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backing plate is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear,perished in tread and shoulders 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is u/s

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,739 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake backing plate is corroded and holed (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backing plate is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear,perished in tread and shoulders 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is u/s

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 May 2019 81,251 miles

205/45r17

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 81,245 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

205/45r17

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 76,703 miles

205/45r17

Pass 6 May 2017 71,878 miles

205/45r17

Pass 6 May 2016 64,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 64,036 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 60,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 55,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 50,623 miles

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

slight distortion on offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges.

small cuts/split on offside front tyre inner wall.

Pass 24 May 2012 44,188 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 40,312 miles

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

Pass 12 May 2010 36,677 miles

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

Pass 8 May 2009 31,882 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 23,295 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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DN04 XJX is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN04 XJX, 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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DN04 XJX is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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