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VX55 VSN

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VSN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 65,240 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 65,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,250 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 48,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 17,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 8,650 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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VX55 VSN is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX55 VSN, 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 VX55 VSN registered?

VX55 VSN is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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