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YC55 YPX

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YPX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 93,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,785 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 89,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall 3 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly tarnished. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underbody components and offside sill panel

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,636 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

footbrake shows sign s of travel

Fail 5 Aug 2021 84,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking main tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and cracking main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,751 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,085 miles

servicing to rear brakes required to decrease hand brake lever travel.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

servicing to rear brakes required to decrease hand brake lever travel.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 75,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high clean dip beam part of lens to improve beam pattern. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,721 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,938 miles

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,298 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,724 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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YC55 YPX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YC55 YPX, 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 YC55 YPX registered?

YC55 YPX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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