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RE05 KJN

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,006 mi
Last recorded134,006 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 KJN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 134,006 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 133,997 miles

Brake performance not tested no pressure , straight to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 127,613 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 127,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge has multiple bulges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also tyre has gone out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2017 122,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 106,326 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,031 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 95,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,973 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,236 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,807 miles

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

o.s.r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,425 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,878 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)

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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RE05 KJN is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE05 KJN, 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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RE05 KJN is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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