CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML05 VUR

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VUR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,301 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe/suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 115,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General corrosion to rear subframe/suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,055 miles

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

Rear genral corrosion to suspsension components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,141 miles

General corrosion to under vehicle

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 97,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to under vehicle

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,423 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension items

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,349 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lens wetherded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp lens wetherded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,672 miles

wipers poor

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,995 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,714 miles

both wipers some wear

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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML05 VUR is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML05 VUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML05 VUR?

You can check the full history of ML05 VUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML05 VUR registered?

ML05 VUR is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is ML05 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 VUR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML05 VUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML05 VUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.