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GJ04 UGP

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,605 mi
Last recorded133,605 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 UGP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 129,097 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,332 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,457 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 122,442 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,758 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,395 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,124 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 45,124 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,972 miles

Wiper blades are split.

Fail 27 May 2009 23,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades are split.

Pass 15 May 2008 17,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,018 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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GJ04 UGP is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ04 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

GJ04 UGP is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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