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F20 DJR

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,323 mi
Last recorded235,323 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 DJR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 235,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,808 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,804 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs surface area corroded

inner cv gaiters insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,316 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 32,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

gearbox noisey

rear engine mount contaminated in oil

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 21,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside brake flexible hose contaminated with shock absorber oil

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damage and cut

no adjustment of drivers seat

oil leak at gearbox oil seals

oil leak at offside crank seal

second o2 sensor wiring cut off

turbo down pipe insecure

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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F20 DJR is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F20 DJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F20 DJR registered?

F20 DJR is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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