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RF05 ZCJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,814 mi
Last recorded137,814 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,814 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 137,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,889 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,514 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside corrosion to various components. Subframe, cross members, arms etc

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,452 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement pins corroded (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside corrosion to various components. Subframe, cross members, arms etc

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

childs seat fitted nsr

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,102 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,102 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,394 miles

nsr tyre sidewall is cut/cords not exsposed;

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,304 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,903 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,880 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake disc(s) worn/lipped

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

Rear Brake disc(s) worn/lipped

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,407 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 64,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,833 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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RF05 ZCJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZCJ, 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 RF05 ZCJ registered?

RF05 ZCJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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