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PE05 RZA

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,656 mi
Last recorded139,656 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 RZA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 139,656 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 139,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification unacceptable repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cm of top arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Emissions limits just met

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 134,343 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 134,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 114,342 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 114,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 10 Feb 2022 103,444 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 94,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,901 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,777 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,598 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,710 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,120 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,978 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,935 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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PE05 RZA 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 76%.

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 PE05 RZA, 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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PE05 RZA is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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