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EX04 SVE

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 SVE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 144,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wing panel/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wing/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring panels

surface corrosion detected in front/rear subframes

Fail 31 Jan 2019 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wing panel/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wing/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted obscuring panels

surface corrosion detected in front/rear subframes

Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,303 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arms and surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

vehicle showing signs of previous front end damage(under trays obstructing view)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 130,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arms and surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,988 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear seats lowered. Full belt inspection was carried out

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,282 miles

1. Offside hand brake efficiency is low.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 111,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

1. Offside hand brake efficiency is low.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,963 miles

1.near side front side light dull 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,576 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,417 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,884 miles

both rear tyres,uneven tread wear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,612 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,071 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EX04 SVE is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX04 SVE, 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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EX04 SVE is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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