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S5 MJW

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,806 mi
Last recorded51,806 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MJW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,806 miles

rear inner sills covered in underseal

Fail 9 Jan 2025 51,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly feathered and low on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 51,693 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly feathered and low on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,738 miles

underneath has general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,704 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,394 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,479 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,546 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,316 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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S5 MJW is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 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 S5 MJW, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S5 MJW registered?

S5 MJW is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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