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YK04 CAJ

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,177 mi
Last recorded73,177 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 CAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,177 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is very worn, almost revealing cord through a cut on inner edge because of heavy wear, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad only is very worn (other 3 ok), advise inspection as pads now require replacement and something appears to be stuck/sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn, rubber cracked/perished, tyre is also 17 years old, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is very worn, almost revealing cord through a cut on inner edge because of heavy wear, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad only is very worn (other 3 ok), advise inspection as pads now require replacement and something appears to be stuck/sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn, rubber cracked/perished, tyre is also 17 years old, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres cracked and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 55,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,994 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 37,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,884 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm 205/45/17 88W

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,392 miles

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,370 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,941 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,956 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,810 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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YK04 CAJ 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 86.4%.

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 YK04 CAJ, 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 YK04 CAJ registered?

YK04 CAJ is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YK04 CAJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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