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FM53 NCV

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,419 mi
Last recorded56,419 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NCV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 54,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 Pirelli pzero (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 39,772 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,548 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,775 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,029 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,732 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,102 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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FM53 NCV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NCV, 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 FM53 NCV registered?

FM53 NCV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FM53 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 NCV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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