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VN05 OTL

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,688 mi
Last recorded99,688 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OTL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,154 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,677 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,876 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 76,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,499 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 72,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 69,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 69,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,119 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Nov 2016 64,119 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,277 miles

nsf and osf brake discks scored

spair tyer in boot close to limmit

Fail 28 Nov 2011 35,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf and osf brake discks scored

spair tyer in boot close to limmit

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,971 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,733 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 OTL is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OTL, 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 VN05 OTL registered?

VN05 OTL is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is VN05 OTL safe to buy?

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