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GP04 BVF

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,134 mi
Last recorded171,134 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 171,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 171,704 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 165,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 153,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2019 153,055 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2018 140,390 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 131,201 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 131,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR BACKPLATES IN VERY POOR CONDITION (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VERY RUSTY AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL,UNDER TRAYS COVERING (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS,COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened RUSTY AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE SHOE BACKPLATES,BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 124,852 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake shoe back plate (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake shoe back plate (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

front crossmember holed/ corroded at radiator

Pass 4 Mar 2015

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear handbrake noisy may need adjustment

Fail 5 Mar 2014 105,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear handbrake noisy may need adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has cuts - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,262 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has cuts - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 81,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,590 miles

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 2 Mar 2010 68,170 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,328 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 BVF is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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