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MJ55 KOH

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,232 mi
Last recorded130,232 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KOH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 130,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on front bumper (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle body areas very thin and rusty in places

Fail 1 Oct 2024 129,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corrosion

both rear inner arches corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion

underbody body corrosion in places

Pass 1 Oct 2023 129,040 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2022 127,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2021 126,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished/aged/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake low effort

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both headlight patterns poor

n/s/f tyre slight cut in outer side wall

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody slight corrosion in places

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 106,624 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery not fully scue

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,483 miles

battery not fully scue

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,839 miles

battery unscure

engine undercover bolt missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery unscure

engine undercover bolt missing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,695 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,357 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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MJ55 KOH is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ55 KOH, 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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MJ55 KOH is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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