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FN54 KZJ

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,573 mi
Last recorded154,573 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 KZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,573 miles

Central Front valence sign of corosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 154,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front valence sign of corosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 143,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 143,340 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 141,574 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp pattern fuzzy

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2018 136,476 miles

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 16 Aug 2018 136,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,539 miles

left/right rear tyres worn to limit

suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,238 miles

exhaust corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left rear tyre sidewall cracked and damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 121,238 miles

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

exhaust corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left rear tyre sidewall cracked and damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 114,467 miles

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

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,467 miles

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pipe corrosion

suspension corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pipe corrosion

suspension corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 102,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

front/rear suspension corrroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

front/rear suspension corrroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,035 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,427 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left rear tyre tread worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,787 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,452 miles

rear tyre treads worn

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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FN54 KZJ is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN54 KZJ, 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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FN54 KZJ is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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