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WF55 JOJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,977 mi
Last recorded86,977 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 JOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,977 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 86,944 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on underside of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both sides shock absorbers corroded.

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at rear anti roll bar mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded PIPES AT RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Front BOTH SIDES SHOCK ABSORBERS CORROED

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR AT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ALL PIPES (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 83,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ALL PIPES (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,413 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backplate quite corroded(brakes still secure at time of test)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backplate quite corroded(brakes still secure at time of test)

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,172 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,708 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,009 miles

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

front brake pads on 3-4m approx

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,009 miles

rear discs pitted on inner faces

front brake pads on 3-4m approx

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,053 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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WF55 JOJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WF55 JOJ, 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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WF55 JOJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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