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Toyota Celica

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 1,762 cc

P54 PAHMOT history

P54 PAH is a grey petrol Toyota Celica first used on 25 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,670 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 PAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 PAH was last recorded at 123,670 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,595 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,075 miles
Average per year
3,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,670 miles
  • 2025 – 118,595 miles
  • 2020 – 114,948 miles
  • 2018 – 112,324 miles
  • 2017 – 108,479 miles
  • 2016 – 104,450 miles
  • 2015 – 100,811 miles
  • 2014 – 95,179 miles
  • 2013 – 85,931 miles
  • 2012 – 81,338 miles
  • 2011 – 75,461 miles
  • 2010 – 71,351 miles
  • 2009 – 68,288 miles
  • 2008 – 59,937 miles
  • 2007 – 54,081 miles
  • 2006 – 50,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,670 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,670 miles
    Test number
    307490961313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,595 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,595 miles
    Test number
    958553636903
    • MinorNearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,595 miles (+3,647)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,595 miles
    Test number
    255875339708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,948 miles (+11)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,948 miles
    Test number
    666623675876
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear chassis.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed.

  5. Fail114,937 miles (+2,613)11 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    399532618314
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear chassis.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed.

  6. Pass112,324 miles (+3,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    310447078020
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded and effort slightly low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe, front to rear slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking.

  7. Pass108,479 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    946875762048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating!

  8. Fail108,439 miles (+3,989)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    755868779240
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides sills (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting unhooked (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides mains to flexes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating!

  9. Pass104,450 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    129619960674
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished!
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated!

  10. Fail104,400 miles (+3,589)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,400 miles
    Test number
    636374803653
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & cat areas (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished!
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated!

  11. Pass100,811 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,811 miles
    Test number
    866321257176
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail100,741 miles (+5,562)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    377660738423
    • DangerousBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass95,179 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    739708604356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,931 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    326905313309
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has split in tread but not showing cords

  15. Fail85,929 miles (+165)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,929 miles
    Test number
    696405913324
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has split in tread but not showing cords

  16. Fail85,764 miles (+4,426)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    896679503368
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDifferent rear silencer fitted
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread, starting to perish

  17. Pass81,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    699507702302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail81,336 miles (+5,875)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    668217402332
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass75,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    639417301330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail75,461 miles (+4,110)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    438007801300
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass71,351 miles (+3,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    402115210303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass68,288 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    940916219317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,937 miles
    Test number
    682245128343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,937 miles (+2,350)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,937 miles
    Test number
    741225928334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass57,587 miles (+3,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    223739458027
    • NoteRear anti roll bar rusty.

  26. Pass54,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    171757567424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,081 miles (+4,041)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    884330567075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner sides

  28. Pass50,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    950537866025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P54 PAH

Does P54 PAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 PAH is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P54 PAH?
The MOT on P54 PAH is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P54 PAH done?
P54 PAH was recorded at 123,670 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 3,638 miles a year.
Has P54 PAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 PAH has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P54 PAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P54 PAH find?
P54 PAH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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