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RJ05 HGN

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,091 mi
Last recorded189,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HGN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 189,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 181,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 181,593 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 175,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 171,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 168,031 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 2 Sep 2017 168,028 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 165,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,181 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 154,180 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 136,257 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 126,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 116,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 105,061 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 105,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,246 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)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,644 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 HGN is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc 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 RJ05 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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