TOYOTA CELICA2005 · 1.8L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 16 June 2025 with 72,523 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of significant neglect in mid-2024. While the 2024 tests revealed critical failures in the braking system, the most recent inspection indicates no remaining defects, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the urgent hydraulic leaks and mechanical imbalances identified during the prior year. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 2005, averaging approximately 3,453 miles per year. There is a notable five-year gap between the December 2019 test and the June 2024 test, during which the car covered only 436 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals despite low mechanical wear. The rapid accumulation of 792 miles in 2024 correlates with the subsequent mechanical failures observed. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and associated rubber-based components. The June 2024 failure highlighted multiple leaking brake pipes, chafed hoses rubbing against anti-roll bars, and poorly supported lines. Even though these are now passed, the inspector should check for signs of perished rubber or cracking on the offside front brake hose and nearside rear hose. Given the history of imbalanced brakes and long periods of inactivity, the brake calipers and slide pins should be examined to ensure they have not seized or suffered from internal corrosion.