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WM05 ECY

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 ECY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 111,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear covered in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not to excess

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 99,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,085 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen offside rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,260 miles

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner egde of the tyre

under-body panels fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,886 miles

under-body panels fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,446 miles

under-body panels fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in inner sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,523 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,523 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,406 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,704 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 35,006 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,954 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 34,950 miles

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

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

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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WM05 ECY is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc 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 WM05 ECY, 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 WM05 ECY registered?

WM05 ECY is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is WM05 ECY safe to buy?

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