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DN53 UTB

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,461 mi
Last recorded211,461 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UTB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 211,461 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

headlights misty

Fail 28 Sep 2021 211,461 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 202,567 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 202,567 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 192,052 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 192,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 179,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 167,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 167,456 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 156,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust rattle

Fail 2 Sep 2016 56,170 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust rattle

Pass 24 Aug 2015 142,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,161 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 113,321 miles

E.M.L on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,321 miles

E.M.L on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 106,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,975 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,112 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,007 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 51,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,815 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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DN53 UTB is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN53 UTB, 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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DN53 UTB is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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