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RJ05 HGK

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,947 mi
Last recorded154,947 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HGK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 154,947 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Has corrosion to chassis, body , and suspension components

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 151,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 151,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 145,983 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 145,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,218 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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 143,218 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,693 miles

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

rear back back plates corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 137,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pin (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

rear back back plates corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 123,923 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,923 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,576 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,576 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,140 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,657 miles

rear brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,484 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,479 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,755 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,925 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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RJ05 HGK is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ05 HGK, 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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RJ05 HGK is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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