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GJ04 XAL

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,763 mi
Last recorded84,763 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XAL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,763 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 84,763 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 84,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 83,722 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 83,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,700 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 81,137 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 81,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 79,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 78,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 75,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,959 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 XAL is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ04 XAL registered?

GJ04 XAL is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is GJ04 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ04 XAL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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