MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,871 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brakes noisey when applied indicating shoes worn to metal
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brakes noisey when applied indicating shoes worn to metal
fuel pipes corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?
Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E5 ERA is a 2004 Toyota Sera in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2004 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 123,774 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 Sera fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Sera typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E5 ERA is a 2004 Toyota Sera, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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