2005 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FD05 HJF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on August 4, 2022 at 154,068 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that at the time of that inspection, the car met all minimum safety and environmental standards without any immediate mechanical failures or structural concerns flagged by the DVSA-approved tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between the August 2021 test at 128,550 miles and the August 2022 test, the car covered 25,518 miles. This represents a period of significantly high usage which often accelerates the wear on drivetrain and suspension components compared to vehicles that sit stationary. Despite this, the last recorded test is now nearly four years old, meaning the vehicle is significantly overdue for an MOT and its current roadworthiness status cannot be verified through the official record. A prospective buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and rear wheel arches, where corrosion is common on Celicas of this era. While the history showed clean results, the high mileage spike in 2021 suggests that rubber components may have perished or suspension bushes reached the end of their service life. You should also check for binding calipers or thinning brake discs, as no data exists to confirm the state of the braking system since the 2022 inspection.