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333 EXA

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 EXA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 159,483 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been oil sprayed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been oil sprayed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

powers steering pipes corroded and damp

Pass 4 Apr 2025 158,083 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 155,565 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 155,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 149,267 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

N/S Undertray damaged and secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary repair carrried out on exhaust backbox

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 145,204 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

N/S Undertray damaged and secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 145,197 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1,030/ (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 139,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 135,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,669 miles

Exhaust system deteriating in places

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,097 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges,n/s/f close to ply or cords been exposed.

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,502 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner edges of both front tyres wearing (nsf nearly bald at edge) scuffs and cuts to bead protection strips also (outer)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,620 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,695 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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333 EXA is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 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 333 EXA, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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333 EXA is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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