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EX54 BHY

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,025 mi
Last recorded146,025 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 146,025 miles

Front and Rear Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 143,264 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 143,051 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 140,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 135,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 123,976 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,298 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,372 miles

engine getting hot

front brake discs worn.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 91,372 miles

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

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

engine getting hot

front brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front brake discs rusting

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,929 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front brake discs rusting

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs rusting

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,338 miles

front & rear brake pads below 50%

some corrosion front & rear brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,780 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)

some corrosion to front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,453 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2007 40,453 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

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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EX54 BHY is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EX54 BHY, 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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EX54 BHY is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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