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ML05 WAO

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WAO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 115,814 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 115,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted not a locking one (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and signs of binding on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,471 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 112,448 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 111,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 4 Jun 2022 110,061 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,113 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 107,671 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,662 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,046 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,600 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,600 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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 8 Apr 2014 71,944 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edge

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust blow

Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery not very good ( went flat )

boot full items not checked

wipers not very good

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,396 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneverly on inner edges 205/5016v

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,286 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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ML05 WAO is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ML05 WAO, 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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ML05 WAO is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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