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FM53 FKN

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,527 mi
Last recorded122,527 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FKN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 122,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 122,447 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 122,447 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 113,741 miles

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp units clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower arm corroding

Offside Rear Lower arm corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,360 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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FM53 FKN is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FM53 FKN, 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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FM53 FKN is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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