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MR51 SSS

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 SSS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody has been treated with anti rust paint

Fail 18 Jun 2026 78,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 76,204 miles

Both rear inner sills coroded

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

Vehicle has a sun visor strip

Fail 9 Dec 2023 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills coroded

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

Vehicle has a sun visor strip

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 69,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,021 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure pad pins (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose but secure

Nearside Rear wheel centre cap missing

Offside Front fog light not working & cracked

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

Position lamp incorrect colour 2 x front blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 55,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,079 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 38,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,586 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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MR51 SSS is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MR51 SSS, 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 MR51 SSS registered?

MR51 SSS is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MR51 SSS safe to buy?

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