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FH53 ZTK

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZTK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,748 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 74% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Noise

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,532 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no hand brake (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,765 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,890 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,890 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,072 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 57,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,570 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 32,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,420 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 ZTK is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FH53 ZTK, 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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FH53 ZTK is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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