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VN55 HHT

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,411 mi
Last recorded75,411 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HHT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,258 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,838 miles

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroding

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

Offside Rear Backing plate corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate corroding

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 40,215 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,450 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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VN55 HHT is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 VN55 HHT, 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 VN55 HHT registered?

VN55 HHT is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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