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RY55 WMD

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WMD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,266 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 68,266 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,861 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,187 miles

Offside rear brake starting lagging on brake application

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,220 miles

Central Exhaust shield not fully secure

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging slightly in operation

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,766 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from resivoir to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,251 miles

GERNERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

PAS STEERING RACK DAMP

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

GERNERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

PAS STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,599 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking

a/c condensor evident leak

minor leak on rear exhaust joint

seepage of oil from PAS hose connection

Fail 9 Oct 2018 58,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking

a/c condensor evident leak

front brake pads wearing unevenly / o/s/f pads wearing low

minor leak on rear exhaust joint

seepage of oil from PAS hose connection

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,768 miles

a/c condenser evident leak

both rear tyres show perishing

minor leak on rear exhaust joint

seepage of oil from PAS hose connection

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,395 miles

a/c condenser evident leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

recommend tracking

slight leak on exhaust rear joint

Fail 26 Sep 2016 56,382 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

a/c condenser evident leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

recommend tracking

slight leak on exhaust rear joint

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,278 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking HOSE AT PUMP (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,462 miles

noise from o/s/r handbrake shoes

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,454 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

noise from o/s/r handbrake shoes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,270 miles

aux belt perished

front wipers smearing

noise from o/s/r handbrake shoes

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010

Both rear tyres wearing low.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 32,682 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,682 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,944 miles

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

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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RY55 WMD is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY55 WMD, 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 RY55 WMD registered?

RY55 WMD is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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