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H468 JDE

2003 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,617 mi
Last recorded201,617 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH468 JDE
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 201,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 201,342 miles

Nearside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 194,772 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 19 Jul 2017 194,769 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Apr 2016 190,807 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 190,807 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 182,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner cv boot clip loose

Fail 4 Jul 2014 182,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner cv boot clip loose

Pass 31 Jul 2013 179,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside body has corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2013 179,934 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 175,484 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 169,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 164,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 159,250 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 159,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 146,760 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 146,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 129,326 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 129,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H468 JDE is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 H468 JDE, 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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H468 JDE is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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