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RE05 XJJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,121 mi
Last recorded129,121 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 XJJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 129,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 122,678 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 122,678 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 115,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 80,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 73,454 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 66,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,552 miles

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,980 miles

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,650 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RE05 XJJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RE05 XJJ, 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 RE05 XJJ registered?

RE05 XJJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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