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YF04 VSE

2004 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

182,058 mi
Last recorded182,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VSE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 182,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive dropsill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive dropsill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 176,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 176,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 170,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 168,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 162,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 162,173 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 156,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 156,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad retaining pin missing

Pass 18 May 2017 148,563 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 148,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 138,974 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 138,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 131,377 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 131,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 125,289 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 125,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 118,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 114,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 109,001 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 108,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 102,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,599 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 88,091 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in wall,yet no cord showing

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 88,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in wall,yet no cord showing

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 72,897 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 72,897 miles

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

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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YF04 VSE is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YF04 VSE, 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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What year was YF04 VSE registered?

YF04 VSE is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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