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FM53 NCZ

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,024 mi
Last recorded162,024 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 162,024 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 162,024 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 158,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 158,627 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shielding loose

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 158,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 151,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 151,074 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,680 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 126,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,023 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 105,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,050 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes greased

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes greased

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,368 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R Tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,056 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,258 miles

front discs heavily corroded

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 NCZ 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 60.9%.

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 FM53 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

FM53 NCZ is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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