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G3 LPW

2003 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,329 mi
Last recorded149,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LPW
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 149,329 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2025 148,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 147,186 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 147,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 143,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,046 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 10 May 2017 140,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 22 May 2015 133,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,027 miles

rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 130,200 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 130,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 122,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 117,458 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 117,458 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 109,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 109,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?

Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
2,968
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 222
fog lamp not working 140
position lamp(s) not working 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
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G3 LPW is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G3 LPW, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G3 LPW registered?

G3 LPW is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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