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FC04 JOA

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JOA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges going bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges going bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 116,759 miles

Front front sub frame corrosion build up but not weakened

Rear rear sub frame corrosion build up but not weakened

park brake lever can do with adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Unable to fully inspect due to factory undertrays fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded. Filler flap release arm within car appears to be insecure, but still functions.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strengthening panel between nearside front top flitch/turret and plenum/bulkhead. Visible under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting stanchion (visible in wheelarch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside driveshaft deteriorated, and a balance weight has broken. The remains are slightly fouling the ARB link on the offside.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm tubes have advanced corrosion, but I am unable to fully inspect due to position on vehicle. Delamination visible within tubes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear sill returns, close to rear suspension arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 112,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Unable to fully inspect due to factory undertrays fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded. Filler flap release arm within car appears to be insecure, but still functions.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strengthening panel between nearside front top flitch/turret and plenum/bulkhead. Visible under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting stanchion (visible in wheelarch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside driveshaft deteriorated, and a balance weight has broken. The remains are slightly fouling the ARB link on the offside.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm tubes have advanced corrosion, but I am unable to fully inspect due to position on vehicle. Delamination visible within tubes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear sill returns, close to rear suspension arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 106,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread worn unevenly and cracking between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside driveshaft deteriorated, and a balance weight has broken. The remains are fouling the ARB link on the offside.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All other arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear: Trailing arm tubes have advanced corrosion, but I am unable to fully inspect due to position on vehicle. Delamination visible within tubes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose end. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread worn unevenly and cracking between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside driveshaft deteriorated, and a balance weight has broken. The remains are fouling the ARB link on the offside.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All other arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear: Trailing arm tubes have advanced corrosion, but I am unable to fully inspect due to position on vehicle. Delamination visible within tubes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,165 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills , front subframe, and front suspension arms

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 97,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear inner sills , front subframe, and front suspension arms

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 93,593 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))

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Jun 2018 93,513 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,985 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jun 2015 77,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Jun 2014 74,087 miles

middle exhaust is corroded

slight corrosion to underside

slight wear to front inner tyre edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,899 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 64,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,576 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 26 Jun 2010 49,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,406 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,351 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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FC04 JOA is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FC04 JOA, 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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FC04 JOA is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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