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FY54 HCF

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,260 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,096 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,598 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,646 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,033 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,010 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,975 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,645 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,421 miles

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

both front discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,569 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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FY54 HCF is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY54 HCF, 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 FY54 HCF registered?

FY54 HCF is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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