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VU55 XDG

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,942 mi
Last recorded104,942 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XDG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,942 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside headlight cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

front subframe and all suspension components corroded

rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

unable to assess both outer sills due to panels

Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear inner sill to floorplate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside front strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside headlight cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

front subframe and all suspension components corroded

rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

unable to assess both outer sills due to panels

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,669 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Surface Corrosion Present to Underbody & Suspension Components

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,441 miles

All 4 brake discs pitted and scored but not seriously weakened

Both headlamps slightly tarnished

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,980 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 78,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Cracking On Inner & Outer Sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Cracking On Inner & Outer Sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Cracking On Inner & Outer Sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Cracking On Inner & Outer Sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2013 44,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,754 miles

o/s mirror cracked.

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU55 XDG is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU55 XDG, 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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VU55 XDG is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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