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DU54 JBY

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 138,206 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 138,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 134,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 132,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 127,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 124,696 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,584 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed P plate

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge bald

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,846 miles

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

n/s/f tyre age cracks

rear tyres age cracks

under vehicle covers

Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,194 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,552 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,894 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,894 miles

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

o/s wiper split

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,833 miles

slight feathering of tread on n/s/r tyre ridge of corrosion on rear discs

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,079 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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DU54 JBY is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DU54 JBY, 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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DU54 JBY is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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