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L417 CTY

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,815 mi
Last recorded209,815 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 209,815 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT - REAR PIPE AROUND FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWING ONTO FUEL TANK (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose damaged FILLER NECK PIPE (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 202,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint has a repair. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 197,840 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 190,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 190,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 183,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 176,172 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 169,882 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal brake pipes are rubber coated so corrosion cannot be fully inspected

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 165,236 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 163,543 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 154,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 154,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 150,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 141,096 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 141,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 136,099 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 136,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L417 CTY is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L417 CTY, 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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L417 CTY is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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