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RF55 YGW

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,227 mi
Last recorded134,227 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YGW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

both inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 128,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel stuck on (3.5.1k)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

both inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,786 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 124,786 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 29 Aug 2014 120,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,222 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,076 miles

Both sides rear brake pads getting low

Handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,622 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,621 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,707 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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RF55 YGW is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF55 YGW, 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 RF55 YGW registered?

RF55 YGW is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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