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SM55 JHH

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,070 mi
Last recorded134,070 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 JHH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 134,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 131,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 131,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lose nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 131,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour projecting blue light) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour projecting blue light) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2022 114,289 miles

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced with both sides rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 114,289 miles

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced with both sides rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 105,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 105,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,296 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,820 miles

Front and rear suspension with all associate components have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,820 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension with all associate components have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box clamp defective

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,540 miles

front shockers corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 69,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,644 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 69,637 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,139 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,138 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,629 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad imbalance at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,948 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,977 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,977 miles

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

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

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

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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SM55 JHH is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SM55 JHH, 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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SM55 JHH is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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