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OKZ 3501

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 3501
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 127,833 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,325 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,633 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 111,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,984 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2019 105,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,479 miles

general underbody showing corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,471 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,471 miles

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

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

exhaust heat cover insecure

stone chip on windscreen

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm and out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,372 miles

oil residue around engine

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,490 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,926 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,920 miles

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

O/S front brake pad shim slipped

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,603 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 59,603 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,877 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 54,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,307 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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OKZ 3501 is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc 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 OKZ 3501, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKZ 3501 registered?

OKZ 3501 is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is OKZ 3501 safe to buy?

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