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SH55 FEV

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,103 mi
Last recorded156,103 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 156,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 155,110 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 154,054 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 152,771 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 147,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 135,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,147 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,349 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 106,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,339 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 96,338 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,688 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,033 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,925 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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SH55 FEV is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SH55 FEV, 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 SH55 FEV registered?

SH55 FEV is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is SH55 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 FEV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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