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FM04 TZL

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 94,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small tear in duct cover, still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 82,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 81,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 80,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,860 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight misting in lens (1.7.5a)

brake pipes have anti-corrosion applied

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,245 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid was going over screen (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight misting in lens (1.7.5a)

brake pipes have anti-corrosion applied

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm lowest point of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,652 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm lowest point of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,640 miles

slight corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2013 59,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,096 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,337 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 16 Jul 2008 24,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2007 17,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TZL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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