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FM53 TYU

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TYU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 115,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 106,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,303 miles

Nearside front wiper split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,532 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,532 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,557 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,120 miles

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

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 58,949 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,054 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 51,054 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2007 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 TYU is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

FM53 TYU is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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