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GJ04 VUE

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

195,669 mi
Last recorded195,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VUE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 195,669 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear bumper some areas damaged but no sharp edges

tested in wet conditions

underbody signs of corrosion

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2025 195,669 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear bumper some areas damaged but no sharp edges

tested in wet conditions

underbody signs of corrosion

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2024 190,354 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all under body corroded

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 5 Dec 2022 181,341 miles

All Under Body Corroded

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2022 181,341 miles

All Under Body Corroded

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 174,522 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 174,522 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 163,434 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 149,474 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 146,209 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake hose ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2017 139,568 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,112 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 127,875 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 135,373 miles

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

OSF brake pads worn more than the NSF

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 135,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSF brake pads worn more than the NSF

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 113,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 100,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2010 95,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,509 miles

rear brakes close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,227 miles

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

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 VUE is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VUE, 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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GJ04 VUE is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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