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OW51 JMW

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JMW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,726 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 79,074 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2023 79,074 miles

Undertray fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 75,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 75,086 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Over fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Sports exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating / dull

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating / dull

Metal fuel tank neck tubes corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion to suspension components

Rear Reversing lamp/ lamps not working

Pass 10 May 2021 70,802 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 66,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 61,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,638 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 50,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 45,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,754 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 34,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,022 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 9 Jun 2012 22,106 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,106 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,238 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 11,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,775 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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OW51 JMW is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OW51 JMW, 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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OW51 JMW is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is OW51 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 JMW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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