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VU05 DYX

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1734cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,335 mi
Last recorded160,335 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DYX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,734cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 160,335 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 145,125 miles

Fuel filler pipe slightly damp

Long travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock stiff

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

Pass 28 May 2020 129,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill heavy corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill heavy corroded

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

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

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 May 2020 129,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill heavy corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill heavy corroded

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

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

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2020 129,221 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front shock casing corroded

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

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

Rear sil corroded

oil low

under body components corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 118,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 101,777 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,144 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 64,245 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 53,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 53,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,082 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2009 35,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 28,048 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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VU05 DYX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,734cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU05 DYX, 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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VU05 DYX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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