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RE05 XYF

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,576 mi
Last recorded116,576 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 XYF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 116,576 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 112,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,958 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged, not deep enough to reach chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall curb damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 94,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall curb damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 72,288 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 66,255 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,683 miles

nearside rear tyre has slices in the side wall

Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,683 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has slices in the side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,785 miles

ADVISE, front brake discs starting to corrode at edges.

ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, rear brake discs starting to corrode.

ADVISE, rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,097 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,898 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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RE05 XYF is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYF, 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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What year was RE05 XYF registered?

RE05 XYF is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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