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FA53 GWV

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,183 mi
Last recorded232,183 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GWV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 232,183 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 20 Nov 2023 223,069 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 223,069 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 213,612 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 204,403 miles

Filler and breather pipes heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 194,280 miles

Both headlight patterns fading and weak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 183,688 miles

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

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,037 miles

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 160,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,433 miles

N/S Wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Nov 2016 148,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S Wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,526 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 94,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,381 miles

All brake discs corroded (recommend replacement)

All tyre treads have flat spots (recommend replacement)

Steering wheel wobble when driving

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,381 miles

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

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

All brake discs corroded (recommend replacement)

All tyre treads have flat spots (recommend replacement)

Steering wheel wobble when driving

Pass 2 May 2007 72,353 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FA53 GWV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA53 GWV, 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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FA53 GWV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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