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FM04 NTJ

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

194,952 mi
Last recorded194,952 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 194,952 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 194,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 184,837 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 184,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 174,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 174,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 165,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside mirror has had temporary repair.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal spongey

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 165,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside mirror has had temporary repair.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal spongey

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,669 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 157,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 145,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,039 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 120,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,273 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 45,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,961 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 NTJ 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 65.2%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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