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ET04 VVR

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 136,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 135,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 123,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 118,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 106,392 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 103,763 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 96,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,873 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,798 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,779 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,763 miles

front registration plate insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,056 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil level too low.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,722 miles

slight buckle to n/s/f road-rim

Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 40,814 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 21,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET04 VVR is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ET04 VVR, 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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ET04 VVR is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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