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RJ55 NCU

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,406 mi
Last recorded233,406 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NCU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 233,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in progress

front cross member corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 225,795 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 225,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 217,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 211,197 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 211,197 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 204,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 198,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 198,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 194,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 194,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 186,821 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 186,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 180,117 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 180,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 173,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 173,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 166,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 158,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 148,648 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 148,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 126,086 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 119,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 112,954 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 112,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,292 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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RJ55 NCU is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RJ55 NCU, 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 RJ55 NCU registered?

RJ55 NCU is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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