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H964 XWR

2003 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH964 XWR
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,093 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,110 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 87,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,791 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 77,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,344 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,344 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2009 65,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front 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)

nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,825 miles

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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H964 XWR is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H964 XWR, 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 H964 XWR registered?

H964 XWR is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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