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T66 OTA

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 OTA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 126,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General Corrosion is present on underbody,also on suspension and steering

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 122,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

near side flexi brake hose fouling anti rollbar link

Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

track rod ends leaking grease

Fail 4 Jul 2024 116,942 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

track rod ends leaking grease

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,861 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 110,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 96,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,485 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,086 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 42,086 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,132 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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T66 OTA is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T66 OTA, 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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T66 OTA is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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