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FY54 HHB

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,717 mi
Last recorded165,717 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 165,717 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside of vehicle (undersealed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,822 miles

Exhaust noisy after market exhaust system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroded,pitted and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc corroded+grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 162,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy after market exhaust system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroded,pitted and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc corroded+grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 162,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper area/ bottom of arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 158,826 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 158,790 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 155,657 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 155,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 153,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 153,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 153,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,417 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 150,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 144,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 140,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 132,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 113,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 113,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,825 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long brake pedal

Fail 11 Jul 2013 103,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long brake pedal

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,512 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2009 56,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HHB is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FY54 HHB, 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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FY54 HHB is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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