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2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

155,519 mi
Last recorded155,519 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 NFC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 151,335 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 151,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,701 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 149,695 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 148,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 143,744 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 138,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,834 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under body has slight surface rust (both rear inner sills)

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,434 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak/soft

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks on inner sidewall but no cords time of test

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

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge + also wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 124,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear shock absorbers weak/soft

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge + also wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,006 miles

Both rear inner sills have corrosion

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Play in offside front drop link

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,006 miles

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

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

Both rear inner sills have corrosion

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Play in offside front drop link

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,686 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall but no cords time of test

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM + WORN ON INNER EDGE+ HAS A CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM + WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight flat spots on inner tread

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,972 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,008 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc sligtly scored

small chunk out of nearside front tyre no cords visible

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,447 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 79,447 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 56,240 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,080 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 40,080 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FP04 NFC is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FP04 NFC, 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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FP04 NFC is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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