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S23 ECS

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,631 mi
Last recorded107,631 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 ECS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

No ABS

No Air Bags

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

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Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hole in floor

rally car

Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hole in floor

nut missing from o/s/f ball joint

rally car

Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,942 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 101,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts coil spring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,143 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

all brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2017 100,143 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,544 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,675 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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S23 ECS is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S23 ECS, 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 S23 ECS registered?

S23 ECS is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is S23 ECS safe to buy?

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