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RJ05 LWL

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,551 mi
Last recorded150,551 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LWL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 150,551 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 147,581 miles

All wheels out of shape (buckled)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded delivery pipe ()

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

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

brake pedal spongy (little reserve travel)

Fail 9 Dec 2024 147,581 miles

All wheels out of shape (buckled)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded delivery pipe ()

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongy (little reserve travel)

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,390 miles

Fuel filler pipe rusty.

Under side rusty.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler pipe rusty.

Under side rusty.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,323 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (HOLE) (6.1.2 (a))

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 127,571 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,742 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,437 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2015 101,437 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,401 miles

All four road wheels buckeled {slightly damaged}

Rear brake heavy corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,401 miles

All four road wheels buckeled {slightly damaged}

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

Rear brake heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,569 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,581 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 27 Mar 2008 34,581 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 LWL is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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