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AP05 TLU

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,640 mi
Last recorded155,640 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 155,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 152,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 149,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 145,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 142,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 125,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 107,620 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,723 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,224 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,083 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,665 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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AP05 TLU is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP05 TLU, 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 AP05 TLU registered?

AP05 TLU is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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