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WJ05 CVZ

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,316 mi
Last recorded160,316 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 160,316 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 153,705 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 146,788 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,497 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 130,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 123,680 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,014 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,168 miles

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,461 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,487 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,487 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,939 miles

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

n/s/f+o/s/r brakes starting to bind.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,650 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear slightly uneven on inner edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,041 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 22,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,394 miles

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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WJ05 CVZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ05 CVZ, 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 WJ05 CVZ registered?

WJ05 CVZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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