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GJ06 BWN

2006 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,104 mi
Last recorded47,104 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 BWN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 47,104 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside and all components corroded and rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2024 46,799 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 45,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 45,953 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,615 miles

Advise; Front & rear suspension & throughout underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 45,615 miles

Advise; Front & rear suspension & throughout underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,290 miles

Nearside headlamp lens dull

front windscreen has a stonechip

hand brake lever has a little reserve travel

Fail 10 Mar 2020 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade badly worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens dull

front windscreen has a stonechip

hand brake lever has a little reserve travel

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,687 miles

front +raer suspensions has general rust

front windscreen has a stonechip

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.06mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.51mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,420 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn from inner shoulder +tyre very low (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall crackig

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

under tray insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,810 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 34,454 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2012 34,454 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,563 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly mis-shaped

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,559 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,183 miles

37% imbalance on hand brake.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on inside face of front and rear brake discs.

non mot item-rear wiper blade starting to split at end.

small split in nearside front wiper blade.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,183 miles

37% imbalance on hand brake.

corrosion on inside face of front and rear brake discs.

non mot item-rear wiper blade starting to split at end.

small split in nearside front wiper blade.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,219 miles

handbrake travel

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

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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GJ06 BWN is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 GJ06 BWN, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ06 BWN is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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