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RF05 VDR

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,334 mi
Last recorded130,334 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VDR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,334 miles

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 130,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose fouling on suspension

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,028 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 122,028 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front wind screen slight stone chip

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

under body tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 114,292 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

rear service brake 20% imbalance

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,968 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe cleaned & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to run off,cracked/perished between tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to run off,starting to crack/perish between tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to run off,cracked/perished between tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to run off,starting to crack/perish between tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no oil shown on dip stick,added 2ltrs.just above min.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,881 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside wiper blade torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,939 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside wiper blade worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside wiper blade worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,731 miles

advise front brake application uneven

advise front wipers poor

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,914 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,842 miles

o/s/f tyre nearing legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,106 miles

front wipers split

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 36,132 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,132 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RF05 VDR 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 68%.

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 RF05 VDR, 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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RF05 VDR is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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