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GP04 BUW

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 80,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested and leveling not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension component parts in rusty condition.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,646 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear inner door sills, chassis legs and inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,646 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear inner door sills, chassis legs and inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,500 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WING UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WING UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WING UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WING UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,062 miles

Front and rear sub frames are heavily corroded

Fuel filler pipes are heavily corroded

NSR coilspring is heavily corroded

NSR tyre has a repairable puncture

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSR tyre is on 2mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,697 miles

Both rear coilsprings are heavily corroded

Brake pedal feels soft, but no leaks found and servo is working.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NSR tyre has a very large cut on the inner wall. No cords visable at time of test.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF tyres are starting to crack across tread

Rear silencer heat shield is insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,425 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 34,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,233 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,787 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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GP04 BUW is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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