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SM55 ZFL

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 ZFL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 50,975 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 81,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,956 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,554 miles

surface rust on suspension and floor area

Pass 10 May 2017 66,490 miles

A lot o surface rust on suspension and floor area

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,372 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,452 miles

N/s/f tyre wall damaged (Run soft)

O/s/f tyre wall chipped

Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wall damaged ( Run soft )

o/s/f tyre wall chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,277 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear at outer edge,

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,621 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,621 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,505 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)

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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SM55 ZFL is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black 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 SM55 ZFL, 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 SM55 ZFL registered?

SM55 ZFL is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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