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FG04 FJN

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FJN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,987 miles

Both rear chassis legs and inner body sills corroded though not seriously weakening any prescribed areas this time

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

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

Under vehicle body and all suspension and brake assemblies corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 141,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ** 205/50R16 ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ** 205/50R16 ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear chassis legs and inner body sills corroded though not seriously weakening any prescribed areas this time

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

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

Under vehicle body and all suspension and brake assemblies corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 141,972 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner body sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 141,972 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner body sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 141,945 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components & mounting points have mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 141,515 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components, mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 141,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components, mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bolt locking devices, appear incorrect type

Fail 30 Jul 2020 141,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bolt locking devices, appear incorrect type

Pass 28 Mar 2019 140,205 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 139,077 miles

Heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,028 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heat shield insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,464 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 9 Jan 2014 116,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 116,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 103,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,719 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,886 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,528 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,351 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,210 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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FG04 FJN is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG04 FJN, 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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FG04 FJN is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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