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VN05 DMX

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DMX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 124,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear advise inspection as slight grinding noise

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,412 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 123,412 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,314 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brakes discs corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Head lamp lens deteriorated

Inner sills/ inner arch corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,267 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 106,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 106,521 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,231 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

The rear brake pads are very worn, all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 84,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front alloy wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear Tyre has multiple cuts in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 84,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front alloy wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear Tyre has multiple cuts in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 71,510 miles

The o/s/r wheel rim is buckled

Front brake discs deteriorated

The rear tyres are worn to 3mm on the inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 60,932 miles

front inner pads look low

Fail 18 May 2015 60,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front inner pads look low

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2014 55,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,388 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,427 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,768 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 28,768 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 22,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,178 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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VN05 DMX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VN05 DMX, 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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VN05 DMX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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