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EA04 FRC

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,307 mi
Last recorded126,307 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 121,254 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning engine oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 121,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. ***205/55V 16*** (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. ***205/50W16*** (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***tread lifting on outer edge*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***inner sidewall*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***inner sidewall*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning engine oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 121,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 121,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,686 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully examine sills, due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,119 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 120,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,319 miles

both rear tyres stepped

Fail 18 Feb 2017 118,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,257 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 101,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,151 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 84,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,699 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,328 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,996 miles

Cut to offside rear tyre tread.

Stepping to both rear tyres.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,999 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,647 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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EA04 FRC is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EA04 FRC, 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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EA04 FRC is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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