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G600 BGS

2003 Toyota Sera

Purple Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

265,083 mi
Last recorded265,083 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG600 BGS
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 265,083 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 265,083 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 262,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 266,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 260,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 238,063 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust centre section/cat join bracket corroded

front discs slight corrosion

o/s/r brake, rear plate damp

Pass 1 May 2013 226,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door doesnt stay open on its ram

exhaust rear pipe slight fouling part of the car

front brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Mar 2013 226,911 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers door does not stay open,on a ram system

exhaust at rear fouling part of the car

front brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Aug 2010 224,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 207,779 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 207,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 192,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 192,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 184,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 174,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 174,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

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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G600 BGS is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Purple with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G600 BGS, 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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G600 BGS is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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