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AJ55 USB

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,467 mi
Last recorded223,467 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 USB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 223,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 215,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle generally corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 215,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle generally corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 207,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on min. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 207,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed at seam (rotted away) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requires inspection/adjustment, catching when wheel rotated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on min. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 198,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 198,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 191,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 191,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake requires adjusting (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 183,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 183,636 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 166,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,517 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 154,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,802 miles

Both nearside and offside beam images weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,391 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 119,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,462 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs corroded rear pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 63,957 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ55 USB is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 USB, 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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AJ55 USB is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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