2004 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RY53 NKG
2004 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 150,024 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY53 NKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2024
- 150,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY53 NKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Celica (RY53 NKG) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to head lamp lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RY53 NKG Mileage History
- 16/10/2021139,550 mi
- 12/10/2022143,682 mi+4,132 mi
- 18/10/2023146,989 mi+3,307 mi
- 26/09/2024149,702 mi+2,713 mi
- 21/10/2024150,024 mi+322 mi
Average of roughly 3,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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