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FP04 VVS

2004 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VVS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 151,603 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Not working

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion middle to back

Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,230 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,236 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 133,179 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,565 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,397 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both lower arm ball joint split pins missing

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

Offside Rear coil spring not located correctly

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint mounting bolt has nut missing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various ares under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,548 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 104,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 104,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 101,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,327 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,531 miles

OSF tyre, inner & outer sidewalls cracking.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre, inner & outer sidewalls cracking.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,293 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,917 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 72,439 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,623 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 VVS is a 2004 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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