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GD53 NZW

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 NZW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,552 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general underside corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,979 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 93,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,934 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 90,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,345 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,138 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,918 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,411 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,403 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,793 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,368 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 62,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,458 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 56,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 52,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,636 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,654 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,342 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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GD53 NZW is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GD53 NZW, 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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GD53 NZW is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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