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GL04 TKN

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,394 mi
Last recorded144,394 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 TKN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 144,394 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 131,054 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 130,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp on due to catalyst efficiency above threshold (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 114,092 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on rim incorrectly

Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,708 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,592 miles

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

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))

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,306 miles

Both front plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Both front wipers smear

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 84,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Both front wipers smear

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,905 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing 205/45 ZR 17 W

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

auxiliary belt perishing

fuel door missing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,905 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing 205/45 ZR 17 W

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

auxiliary belt perishing

fuel door missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,500 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,500 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

general surface corrosion at various points on underside

general wear on suspension bushes etc

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,004 miles

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

general surface corrosion at various points on underside

general wear on suspension bushes etc

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 45,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2010 37,219 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 31,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,764 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 19,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GL04 TKN 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 58.3%.

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 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 GL04 TKN, 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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GL04 TKN is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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