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FG54 NKW

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,608 mi
Last recorded157,608 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 NKW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 157,608 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. borderline (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear under side components and body rusty/corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 157,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in the front bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive are rusty and feel weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

all discs are rusty

sill covers on outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,234 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 133,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 129,981 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)

Pass 2 May 2014 120,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,597 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,577 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,043 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,882 miles

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2009 81,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,847 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,207 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 11 Oct 2007 51,417 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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FG54 NKW is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG54 NKW, 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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FG54 NKW is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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