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SJ55 YJS

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,375 mi
Last recorded119,375 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YJS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,375 miles

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

Majority of suspension and steering components corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 119,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Majority of suspension and steering components corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 119,360 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear inner sill areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area / full lenght (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all assosiated steering and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas /including outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear steering and suspension components heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,168 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 109,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 May 2019 103,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,531 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 12 Apr 2017 96,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,680 miles

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

front wipers smeer windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,425 miles

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

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

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

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

front @ rear brake discs corroded

judder from front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,471 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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SJ55 YJS is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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