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FV04 EHL

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,986 mi
Last recorded159,986 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EHL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,986 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted to sills and front

Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,467 miles

boot struts weak

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to various suspension components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2016 149,467 miles

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

boot struts weak

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to various suspension components

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2015 138,675 miles

border line uneven application to front brakes

corrosion to rear coil springs

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2015 138,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

border line uneven application to front brakes

corrosion to rear coil springs

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2014 128,043 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,043 miles

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn low in centre tread and wear to edges

o/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread and wear to edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,747 miles

all four tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber bodies corroding

corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2012 106,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,644 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

fluctuation to front brake readings

front brake discs scored and worn

very slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar link pin bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Apr 2011 96,644 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to rear coil springs

fluctuation to front brake readings

front brake discs scored and worn

very slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar link pin bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,051 miles

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 29 Apr 2009 79,051 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn unevenly

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Apr 2007 49,494 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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FV04 EHL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV04 EHL, 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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FV04 EHL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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