2004 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · DF04 BGK
2004 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 121,953 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF04 BGK Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2024
- 121,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF04 BGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Celica (DF04 BGK) between May 2007 and July 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (50 issues), Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (30 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DF04 BGK Mileage History
- 29/05/200716,459 mi
- 31/05/200716,520 mi+61 mi
- 28/07/200831,568 mi+15,048 mi
- 15/07/200939,019 mi+7,451 mi
- 26/07/201047,935 mi+8,916 mi
- 26/07/201047,935 mi
- 05/08/201163,540 mi+15,605 mi
- 08/08/201163,597 mi+57 mi
- 26/06/201268,126 mi+4,529 mi
- 26/06/201268,126 mi
- 21/06/201371,504 mi+3,378 mi
- 24/06/201371,250 mi-254 mi
- 11/07/201476,598 mi+5,348 mi
- 14/07/201476,617 mi+19 mi
- 18/07/201582,153 mi+5,536 mi
- 18/07/201582,153 mi
- 18/06/201684,915 mi+2,762 mi
- 18/06/201684,915 mi
- 24/06/201789,132 mi+4,217 mi
- 01/07/201789,202 mi+70 mi
- 30/06/201893,833 mi+4,631 mi
- 30/06/201893,833 mi
- 29/06/201997,390 mi+3,557 mi
- 29/06/201997,390 mi
- 30/07/2020101,777 mi+4,387 mi
- 30/07/2021106,898 mi+5,121 mi
- 19/07/2022113,195 mi+6,297 mi
- 20/07/2022113,195 mi
- 19/07/2023117,986 mi+4,791 mi
- 21/07/2023117,986 mi
- 24/07/2024121,953 mi+3,967 mi
Average of roughly 6,149 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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