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FG04 WCU

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 139,779 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear sub frames getting corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads low and discs badly corroded (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear sub frames getting corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and o/s/front(corroded at ends) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are worn low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

plastic engine under tray and plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,680 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and o/s/front(corroded at ends) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are worn low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

plastic engine under tray and plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,726 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake discs braking faces getting corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,500 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 WCU is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG04 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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