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MJ05 XAX

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,880 mi
Last recorded143,880 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XAX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 143,880 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 143,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 130,865 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 130,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 114,329 miles

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

footbrake has travel and is creeping

Fail 1 May 2014 114,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

footbrake has travel and is creeping

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Fail 20 May 2013 98,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 98,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,364 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 76,364 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 62,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,023 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)

all brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 21 May 2009 47,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

all brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 27 May 2008 34,326 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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MJ05 XAX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ05 XAX, 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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MJ05 XAX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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