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FT04 BVH

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 BVH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 124,202 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 123,804 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp patterns becoming poor

corrosion throughout

Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

headlamp patterns poor (misted)

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,596 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 100,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,930 miles

Offside Front headlamp aim only just in requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 90,928 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp aim only just in requirements

rear brakes require attention

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,755 miles

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

RUST STARTING

Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

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

RUST STARTING

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,480 miles

underbody sealant applied

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,461 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit 1.74mm remaining

o/s/r tyre starting to crack deteriorate on outer edges of treads to sidewalls

vehicle underside components and front and rear suspension subframes dry with corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,275 miles

battery insecure but cant fall out

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces rusty pitting

both rear brake discs wearing uneven on faces

brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s feeding flexi hoses showing corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorating starting to discolour

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin on upper part of pad

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Fail 4 Aug 2017 62,263 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure but cant fall out

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces rusty pitting

both rear brake discs wearing uneven on faces

brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s feeding flexi hoses showing corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorating starting to discolour

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin on upper part of pad

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,784 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,654 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2014 49,172 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 49,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,432 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,970 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,906 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 350,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,377 miles

ADVISE:- o/s/f disc corroded on inner surface.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,377 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE:- o/s/f disc corroded on inner surface.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,249 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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FT04 BVH 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 61.3%.

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 FT04 BVH, 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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FT04 BVH is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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