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MT05 BVM

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,990 mi
Last recorded106,990 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BVM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,990 miles

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

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

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded

general underside of vehicle has light corrosion/surface rust

Fail 4 Dec 2025 106,990 miles

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

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

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

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded

general underside of vehicle has light corrosion/surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2024 105,148 miles

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded

general underside has light corrosion/surface rust

Fail 3 Dec 2024 105,147 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded

general underside has light corrosion/surface rust

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,719 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever close to the end of its reserve travel

Fail 8 Dec 2023 103,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake lever close to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,363 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,841 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,152 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 87,923 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted very close to wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,237 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 79,686 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,519 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 67,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inneregde(no cords exposed)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 52,680 miles

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

front brake discs very poor inner surface

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 45,288 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 45,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,870 miles

front wipers not 100% effective

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 26,614 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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MT05 BVM is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc 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 MT05 BVM, 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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MT05 BVM is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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