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RK05 SXJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,116 mi
Last recorded224,116 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 224,116 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 224,116 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 26 Nov 2015 213,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 195,220 miles

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 5 Dec 2014 195,220 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear exhaust has slight leak

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 13 Nov 2013 172,582 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation. STRONGLY ADVISE: REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 172,582 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation. STRONGLY ADVISE: REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 149,298 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 119,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn thin. Nearside front and rear tyres are cut in side walls. Nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 119,008 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn thin. Nearside front and rear tyres are cut in side walls. Nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,402 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,142 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: Offside rear tyre is cracked, cut in side wall and worn uneven on inner edge. Offside front tyre is worn very uneven and low on inner edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,418 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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RK05 SXJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

RK05 SXJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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