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SAL 618L

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,064 mi
Last recorded147,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 618L
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 147,064 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 147,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 141,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 135,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 117,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,839 miles

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Jul 2019 109,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,267 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 97,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,245 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,460 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,258 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,924 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,745 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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SAL 618L is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 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 SAL 618L, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SAL 618L registered?

SAL 618L is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SAL 618L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 618L shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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