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RJ55 RTX

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 RTX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 84,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,948 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to side wall

Fail 17 Aug 2017 56,948 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to side wall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,774 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,156 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)

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2012 41,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,507 miles

slight play in power steering rack mounting bushes.

sticker in swept area but not effecting drivers view of road.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,916 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner surfaces.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,676 miles

light rusting on discs both front wipers split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,196 miles

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

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

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 RTX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ55 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

RJ55 RTX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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