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OU05 PHZ

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 93,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,985 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,032 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,010 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 82,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,537 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,699 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,775 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,535 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,311 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,598 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,084 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 25,084 miles

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

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

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

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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OU05 PHZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OU05 PHZ, 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 OU05 PHZ registered?

OU05 PHZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is OU05 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 PHZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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