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FM04 YUG

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YUG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body components corroding

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2025 115,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.34 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body components corroding

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,200 miles

front & rear number plate deteriorating

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside & offside inner sill areas rusting

surface rusting on all under body components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,994 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to sill area's

nearside & offside headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,828 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens are deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 106,252 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint has small leak

nearside & offside rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,560 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,957 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and inner sill areas general corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner sill areas corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2016 94,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 92,036 miles

both rear tyres are cracking / perishing between the tread

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Fail 29 Dec 2014 88,658 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 28 Dec 2013 83,548 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 76,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,178 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,610 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,769 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 69,769 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,937 miles

offside front and rear and nearside rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls and between tread

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,551 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 YUG is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red 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 YUG, 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 YUG registered?

FM04 YUG is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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