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FY04 SFJ

2004 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,232 mi
Last recorded29,232 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 SFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 29,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,569 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,363 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,703 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 26,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,638 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,116 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 11,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,736 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 8,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,986 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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FY04 SFJ is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY04 SFJ, 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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What year was FY04 SFJ registered?

FY04 SFJ is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FY04 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 SFJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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