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RJ54 WOV

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,983 mi
Last recorded159,983 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 WOV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 159,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 159,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 156,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 205/50r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has a product on the lens beam image just posible . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking .205/50r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components have corrosion .

Fail 27 Nov 2023 156,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 205/50r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamp not working replaced with double filament capless bulb. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has a product on the lens beam image just posible . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking .205/50r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components have corrosion .

Pass 28 Oct 2022 152,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 152,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced with a new double filament capless bulb . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 146,725 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 146,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,308 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 140,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up pattern visible and dull (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,626 miles

n/s windscreen washer weak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 119,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,581 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,581 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 31 Oct 2013 93,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,807 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,605 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,605 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,590 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RJ54 WOV is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ54 WOV, 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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RJ54 WOV is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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