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S55 TUY

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

202,298 mi
Last recorded202,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TUY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 202,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 195,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 188,433 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 184,810 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal has long travel

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2022 179,241 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 179,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 174,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 171,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 170,419 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

emissions test only just passed

Fail 26 Jul 2019 170,419 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

emissions test only just passed

Pass 2 Jul 2018 163,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 147,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 136,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2014 127,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 127,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 118,909 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,239 miles

1) tyres 205 45 17 2) o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2009 70,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,127 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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S55 TUY is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S55 TUY, 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 S55 TUY registered?

S55 TUY is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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