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GP04 BTE

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

168,868 mi
Last recorded168,868 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 BTE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 168,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill with in 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill with in 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 163,993 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 155,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 154,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,793 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 148,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 146,318 miles

Nearside Rear Bodywork damage

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 146,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damage

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear bodywork damage

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 142,702 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear bodywork damage

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,189 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,966 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside inner sill area's corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,839 miles

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

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside & offside front tyres perishing

nearside tyre rear wearing out of shape

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside & offside front tyres perishing

nearside tyre rear wearing out of shape

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 117,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front disc has evidence of getting hot - disc red (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside pads worn more than offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front disc has evidence of getting hot - disc red (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,011 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 106,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,408 miles

rear disc corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,002 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,512 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2009 54,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 21,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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GP04 BTE is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GP04 BTE, 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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GP04 BTE is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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