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GP04 BUU

2004 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,432 mi
Last recorded37,432 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 BUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,432 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 96,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,248 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,248 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' magic tree (8.3.1b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,478 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,117 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight brake squeel from offside front brake

uncoated section of brake pipes at rear flexi's slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,152 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,864 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2010 47,819 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 24,876 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 BUU is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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