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GJ04 TKY

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,693 mi
Last recorded70,693 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 70,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 70,497 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

battery terminal insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2025 70,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both and suspension items (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 68,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,163 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 65,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 20 Apr 2022 63,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,174 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 61,041 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield mounting bracket cracked

Pass 3 May 2019 56,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,494 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,879 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,879 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,924 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,852 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 46,629 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 17 May 2013 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,211 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,493 miles

both front discs have slight corrosion on inner face

both rear discs corroded on inner face

both rear tyres are starting to go out out shape

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,602 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)

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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GJ04 TKY is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ04 TKY, 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 GJ04 TKY registered?

GJ04 TKY is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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