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DV04 VYH

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,984 mi
Last recorded159,984 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 VYH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 159,984 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 159,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 154,254 miles

n/s handbrake low effort

Fail 4 Dec 2017 154,254 miles

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

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 6 Dec 2016 146,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 146,903 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,128 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,318 miles

brake pipes corroded-rear x2 tyres low-emmison passed on limits

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,691 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,183 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,225 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

fan belt cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,233 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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DV04 VYH is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DV04 VYH, 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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DV04 VYH is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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