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GY56 ZJZ

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,059 mi
Last recorded152,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ZJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 152,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 142,092 miles

hand brake has excess travel

Fail 12 Jul 2025 142,087 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

hand brake has excess travel

Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,657 miles

Engine sometimes idles at 1800 rpm

Underside corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 130,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine sometimes idles at 1800 rpm

Underside corroded

o/s/f outer sill has an area covered in foil tape outside the prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers adjuster loose

Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipe ends that are exposed surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 112,141 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lagging behind when hand brake applied (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,796 miles

hand brake lever high

Fail 27 Jan 2018 105,794 miles

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

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

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

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)

hand brake lever high

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,066 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 29,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,559 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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GY56 ZJZ is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY56 ZJZ, 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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GY56 ZJZ is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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