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VE05 YYR

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,507 mi
Last recorded42,507 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YYR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 42,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 41,949 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 41,949 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 41,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 41,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 40,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 36,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 36,728 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 18,632 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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VE05 YYR is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE05 YYR, 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 VE05 YYR registered?

VE05 YYR is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 YYR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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