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RK05 RBF

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 RBF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 103,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 100,674 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 84,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 77,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,835 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2016 73,835 miles

front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,244 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear disc scored and corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,820 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,781 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on outer treads

Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,781 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on outer treads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,935 miles

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

both rear discs are corroded

rear wiper blade is slightly split

Fail 9 Jun 2011 48,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,726 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 39,564 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 39,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,178 miles

nearside front tyre getting low 2mm soon

offside front tyre getting low 4mm soon

rear bumper and rear panel damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,178 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre getting low 2mm soon

offside front tyre getting low 4mm soon

rear bumper and rear panel damaged

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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RK05 RBF is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK05 RBF, 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 RK05 RBF registered?

RK05 RBF is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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