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SY05 XZO

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XZO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,703 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT AND UNDER SEALED

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front SUN VISOR MISSING

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,703 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position SECONDARY CATCH INOPERATIVE (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW CAUSING INCORRECT READINGS (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side GRABS AND LOCKS PREMATURELY (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

GENERAL UNDER BODY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT AND UNDER SEALED

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front SUN VISOR MISSING

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 116,417 miles

Emissions not tested exc. high lambda readings due to broken exhaust pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill [full lenght] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill[full length] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

factory cover sills fitted to outer sills

rotational clunk when in reverse only[inboard brake shoes]

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,361 miles

FACTORY COVER SILLS FITTED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDERBODY GENERAL LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 111,361 miles

Emissions not tested rear section not attached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box detached from front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

factory cover sills fitted

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,666 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,679 miles

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

light surface rust on discs

Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,679 miles

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

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

light surface rust on discs

Pass 10 May 2012 84,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heat shield for exhaust at rear axle partly secured holed and corroded at mountings

Pass 12 May 2011 74,546 miles

exhaust centre heat shield corroded and partly secured

Fail 10 May 2011 74,264 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust centre heat shield corroded and partly secured

Pass 20 May 2010 63,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 50,430 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,340 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 39,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear 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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SY05 XZO is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SY05 XZO, 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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SY05 XZO is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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