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YY05 MTE

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 MTE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,400 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 122,400 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,428 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM 205/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM 205/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,842 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels bent (4.2.A.1a)

under tray insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,842 miles

Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired front brake pads over hanging discs by over 10mm (3.5.1n)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

brake disc inappropriately repaired wrong size discs fitted to front. to small. (3.5.1n)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels bent (4.2.A.1a)

under tray insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,279 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,587 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre wear 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,188 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,499 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,588 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)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 May 2009 37,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,116 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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YY05 MTE is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY05 MTE, 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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YY05 MTE is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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