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AF55 ZHE

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,705 mi
Last recorded103,705 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZHE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 103,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, behind fuel filler pipe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to safe limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer gasket (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to safe limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deterioration

Intermittent airbag light noted

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

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

Underbody heavy corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2022 84,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deterioration

Intermittent airbag light noted

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Underbody heavy corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (advise clean and grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/split side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (advise clean and grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of travel on handbrake

n/s and o/s rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,775 miles

All brake discs lightly corroded due extensive period of immobility. Squeaking under braking.

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 66,775 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All brake discs lightly corroded due extensive period of immobility. Squeaking under braking.

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minimal (7.1.2)

minor surface corrosion to rear inner sills and rear chassis

rear brake pads noisey possibly gone hard

rear dics inner edge slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,459 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing slight un even inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,459 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre wearing slight un even inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,770 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 35,770 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,099 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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AF55 ZHE is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF55 ZHE, 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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AF55 ZHE is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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