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FM04 LXV

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LXV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension arms corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 132,280 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust fixing corroded on joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 132,273 miles

HEAVY CORROSION TO ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

HEAVY CORROSION TO ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST AND SIDES SKIRTS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW OF SILLS

Fail 18 May 2022 132,272 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY CORROSION TO ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

HEAVY CORROSION TO ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST AND SIDES SKIRTS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW OF SILLS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,426 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 132,426 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 132,051 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 118,560 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,053 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,578 miles

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

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

covers over sills unable to see all testable items

Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

covers over sills unable to see all testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2010 57,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,439 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM04 LXV, 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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FM04 LXV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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