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SH05 YFZ

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 YFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner cill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner cill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 83,797 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner cill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner cill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but still got strength (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but still got strength (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion underneath vehicle no holes shown still has strength

covers and trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,756 miles

Both rear inner sill have surface rust. no holes.

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel has a slight bind.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,537 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock dust cover split.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Dust cover split. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @50% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @50% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has small damage to sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 52,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has small damage to sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,917 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 45,917 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,154 miles

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

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

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

both front wheels buckled on inner rim

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,154 miles

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

both front wheels buckled on inner rim

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs heavily corroded, pitted and scored

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,495 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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SH05 YFZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 SH05 YFZ, 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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SH05 YFZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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