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AU55 VWO

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,980 mi
Last recorded59,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VWO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,760 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,795 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,129 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills + rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,541 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,920 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has small stonechips (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,378 miles

both front tyres side walls slightly pereished/cracked

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 18,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 8,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU55 VWO is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU55 VWO, 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 AU55 VWO registered?

AU55 VWO is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VWO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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