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FN04 VVP

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VVP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,631 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside sill covers filtted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 98,228 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. N/S and O/S (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear suspension components corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,600 miles

Fornt and rear suspension components corrosion.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield missing around fuel tank

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack mounting slight play

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 88,357 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield missing around fuel tank

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack mounting slight play

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section at rear hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,353 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits on inner sidewall and outer tread edge - 205/50x16 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section at rear hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,698 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight rear foot brake imbalance

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corroded from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 74,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded last section before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corroded from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,850 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 74,749 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,996 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 65,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,874 miles

corrosion rear suspension arms

slight corrosion inner sills

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,319 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,333 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracking

rear discs corroding slight judder

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,735 miles

nearside handbrake performance down

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,396 miles

front brake pads thin borderline

front discs worn

offside rear brake hose twisted

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 31,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,358 miles

drivers wiper blade torn

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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FN04 VVP is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FN04 VVP, 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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FN04 VVP is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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