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SJ55 UCW

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,462 mi
Last recorded84,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UCW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,462 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,304 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 76,225 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,003 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 66,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,398 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,583 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

Nearside Rear road wheel buckled

Offside Front road wheel buckled

Offside Rear road wheel buckled

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 60,582 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

Nearside Rear road wheel buckled

Offside Front road wheel buckled

Offside Rear road wheel buckled

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,280 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear rear axle corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2018 57,280 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear rear axle corroded.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,432 miles

O/S/F WIPER IS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

REAR WASHER IS INOP

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,469 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,536 miles

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALLANCED

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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SJ55 UCW is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SJ55 UCW, 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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SJ55 UCW is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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