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FNZ 8166

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,829 mi
Last recorded180,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 8166
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 173,300 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 165,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 165,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chafing on fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 165,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chafing on fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 154,464 miles

vehicle undersealed

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 154,464 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,515 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 145,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,618 miles

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 137,616 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,234 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 125,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% brake imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,089 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,015 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre worn close to limit

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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FNZ 8166 is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FNZ 8166, 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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FNZ 8166 is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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