2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota Celica MOT pass rate and common faults

1,224 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,224 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.6%
  2. Brakes25.2%
  3. Suspension17.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Celica?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2005 Toyota Celica cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,224 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Celica?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; service brake imbalance: across an axle; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Celica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).