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WJ05 SZN

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,244 mi
Last recorded167,244 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 SZN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 167,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 157,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,052 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2023 134,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,512 miles

(Underbody Corrosion)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2021 123,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion under rear suspension area

Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,741 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nsr tyre on 2mm

osr tyre on 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 86,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring engine components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,331 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine under trays insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,120 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 51,113 miles

nearside rear tyre low @ 2mm & worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre low @ 2mm & worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,124 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,431 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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WJ05 SZN is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ05 SZN, 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 WJ05 SZN registered?

WJ05 SZN is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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