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GR53 OMB

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,826 mi
Last recorded123,826 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 OMB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,826 miles

Chassis rusty but not holed

Exhaust rusty

Front Both shock absober dust cover deteriated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe rusty

Fuel tank straps rusty

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

Power steering pipes rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,824 miles

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

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

Chassis rusty but not holed

Exhaust rusty

Front Both shock absober dust cover deteriated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe rusty

Fuel tank straps rusty

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

Power steering pipes rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,999 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 115,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,398 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 99,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,456 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 5 Mar 2012 58,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,305 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,569 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 11,241 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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GR53 OMB is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GR53 OMB, 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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GR53 OMB is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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