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AF05 SXE

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,879 mi
Last recorded144,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SXE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 144,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 137,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 137,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 127,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 106,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,514 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,300 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

o/s/f washer jet one hole blocked

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,498 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

o/s/f washer jet one hole blocked

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 29,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,773 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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AF05 SXE is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF05 SXE, 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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What year was AF05 SXE registered?

AF05 SXE is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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