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FH53 ZSW

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZSW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2024 117,164 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nsf wheel and tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inside wheel arch lining (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,627 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 103,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 91,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2019 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Fail 11 May 2017 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 62,770 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 6 May 2015 59,076 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,247 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,146 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,480 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,960 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,690 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 47,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 45,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,022 miles

rear wiper blade split

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,427 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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FH53 ZSW is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH53 ZSW, 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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What year was FH53 ZSW registered?

FH53 ZSW is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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