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YT54 TBY

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,231 mi
Last recorded185,231 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 TBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 185,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 185,231 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position HAS BEEN HARD WIRED TO SUBFRAME (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 179,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 168,397 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 168,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,295 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 Sep 2016 84,775 miles

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,461 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,461 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,480 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,120 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,469 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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YT54 TBY is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT54 TBY, 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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YT54 TBY is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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