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VK55 OFT

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,047 mi
Last recorded153,047 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OFT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 153,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,087 miles

hand brake lever high

rear subframe/sill corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 146,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm bush has play- part of arm and hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill behind door above sideskirt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhuast leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

hand brake lever high

rear subframe/sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 139,916 miles

hand brake travel on limit

o/s/f door step corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,770 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front disc corroded

hand brake travel on limit

o/s/f door step corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,471 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

engine damp

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 131,467 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

engine damp

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,405 miles

o/s/f tyre low, o/sf drop link minor play, hand brake on limit

Fail 4 Feb 2022 122,397 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre low, o/sf drop link minor play, hand brake on limit

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,238 miles

rear exhaust slit blow

rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2019 104,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/F more them O/S/F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear, also heat shield loose - knocking on the exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 104,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/F more them O/S/F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear, also heat shield loose - knocking on the exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,312 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 88,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 75,769 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 75,769 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,433 miles

front pads low both rear tyers low on inner edghes

Fail 8 Aug 2016 66,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front pads low both rear tyers low on inner edghes

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,290 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,298 miles

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

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

rear number plate missing screw

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os wiper poor, both front tyres very low on edges,

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,979 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Rear Service Brake Performance Low

Service Brake Efficiency Requirements Only Just Met

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,436 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 20,436 miles

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

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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VK55 OFT is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VK55 OFT, 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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VK55 OFT is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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