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NL55 NUY

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,933 mi
Last recorded126,933 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NUY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 126,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside upper arms and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket damaged nearside also worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 126,921 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside upper arms and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket damaged nearside also worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub -frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub -frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,189 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 inner sills corroded

Rear suspension heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2024 113,175 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 inner sills corroded

Rear suspension heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,614 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,948 miles

all suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,157 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,485 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,020 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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NL55 NUY is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue 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 NL55 NUY, 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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NL55 NUY is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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