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SV55 MHJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,884 mi
Last recorded89,884 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,884 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside and rear axle

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,661 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 42,656 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,110 miles

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)

nearside rear wheel binding on slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,082 miles

rear offside tyre inside edge wear and on T.W.I 205/50/r16

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,495 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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SV55 MHJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV55 MHJ, 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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What year was SV55 MHJ registered?

SV55 MHJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SV55 MHJ safe to buy?

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