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SF05 YHM

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,235 mi
Last recorded101,235 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YHM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,235 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light patterns fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear under body and chassis rusty through out (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both sides under tray loose

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis subframe and bushes rusty and worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,934 miles

Front brakes feel slightly spongy as under pressure

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm and backing plates very rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,031 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,004 miles

both front road wheels slightly distorted

n/s rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 10 Feb 2022 89,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front road wheels slightly distorted

n/s rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,116 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,465 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perrished and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 25,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,664 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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SF05 YHM is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF05 YHM, 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 SF05 YHM registered?

SF05 YHM is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is SF05 YHM safe to buy?

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