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FN04 XSL

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,446 mi
Last recorded102,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XSL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2019 102,446 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 102,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

off side front floor damaged at sill

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,772 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 84,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and to high (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,000 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,778 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,212 miles

Car fitted with sill covers so unable to check sills.

Damage to n/s/f wing.

Front brake discs are excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs are excessively corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,126 miles

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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FN04 XSL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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