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SO54 LHK

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,092 mi
Last recorded26,092 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 LHK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 26,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,145 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 25,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability excessive corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability corroded excessive (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,124 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 22,124 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 18,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 7,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 400 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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SO54 LHK is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 LHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 LHK registered?

SO54 LHK is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is SO54 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 LHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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