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FM04 EXC

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EXC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,965 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc's slightly pitting

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 90,393 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,175 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,175 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting and wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear offside tyre cracks in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear offside tyre cracks in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,690 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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FM04 EXC is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FM04 EXC, 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 FM04 EXC registered?

FM04 EXC is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 EXC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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