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FP04 VLE

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,043 mi
Last recorded110,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,386 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,279 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 62,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,713 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME, FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, OS REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,616 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,973 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE [PRS]

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC WORN AND RUSTING.

Fail 1 May 2012 48,973 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE [PRS]

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC WORN AND RUSTING.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,848 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on one spot on outer edge

slight corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear flexy

slight flat spot on n/s front wheel

slight flat spot on n/s rear wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,848 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear flexy

slight flat spot on n/s front wheel

slight flat spot on n/s rear wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,599 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre close to legal limit

Fail 24 Apr 2009 30,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,719 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 May 2007 19,429 miles

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 VLE is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP04 VLE registered?

FP04 VLE is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is FP04 VLE safe to buy?

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