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ML05 XUR

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,409 mi
Last recorded76,409 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,232 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

heavy underbody corrosion evident on chassis and many mechanical components

Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

heavy underbody corrosion evident on chassis and many mechanical components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,374 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 62,225 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,229 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 5 May 2011 33,844 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 33,844 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,062 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 7 May 2009 23,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 19,032 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 XUR is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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