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FP54 VBV

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,012 mi
Last recorded153,012 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 147,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 147,412 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 146,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 139,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal slightly soft

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2017 139,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal slightly soft

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2016 130,733 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 130,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 120,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 110,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 110,025 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 96,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 96,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,055 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 78,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,426 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut in outer sidewall

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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FP54 VBV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP54 VBV, 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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FP54 VBV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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