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MT05 DZX

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,863 mi
Last recorded184,863 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DZX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 184,863 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 184,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 179,524 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 179,461 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 172,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 162,880 miles

Emissions readings erratic

Exhaust corroded

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)

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2013 162,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emissions readings erratic

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2012 133,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,536 miles

Exhaust heat shielding loose

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shielding loose

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,472 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 79,470 miles

Nearside 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 20 Nov 2009 52,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,229 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

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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MT05 DZX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red 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 MT05 DZX, 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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MT05 DZX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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