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SJ55 YLK

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,980 mi
Last recorded184,980 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 184,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sill (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills not tested due to skirts

Fail 27 Aug 2025 184,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to b post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills not fully tested due skirts

Pass 12 Sep 2024 175,901 miles

EXCESSIVE RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFICENCY

Fail 11 Sep 2024 175,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL AREA AS CHALKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXCESSIVE RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFICENCY

Pass 19 Sep 2023 170,536 miles

condition of both front headlamps ( frosted )

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 170,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condition of both front headlamps ( frosted )

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 166,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm 205/45zr17-88w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at 3mm and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 166,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm 205/45zr17-88w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at 3mm and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 160,569 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side front fog light damaged

slight noise from off side rear handbrake shoes

Fail 16 Sep 2021 160,569 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side front fog light damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2020 153,684 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 153,684 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 148,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 148,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,093 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 130,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner / outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 125,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 121,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 121,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 138,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 138,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,481 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have small cuts to the sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner part of the front brake discs showing part corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,536 miles

Front brake discs corroded/worn

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded/worn

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,984 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 50,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,209 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,935 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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SJ55 YLK is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SJ55 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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