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YU04 MVV

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MVV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front fog lamp wire loose

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 78,908 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 78,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 72,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,435 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,597 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 27,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,085 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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YU04 MVV is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU04 MVV, 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 YU04 MVV registered?

YU04 MVV is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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