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J103 NLU

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,620 mi
Last recorded183,620 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 183,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 183,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 183,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 177,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 174,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 175,010 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 175,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 159,466 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 145,811 miles

Heat cracks in front brake discs

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak from engine

catalytic possibly removed / oxygen sensors not wired up

water leak at back of engine

Fail 21 Jan 2012 145,347 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Heat cracks in front brake discs

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

catalytic possibly removed / oxygen sensors not wired up

water leak at back of engine

Pass 7 Feb 2011 131,579 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 131,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 130,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

fog/light small

hand/brake travel long

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 119,699 miles

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAIDED HOSES, ALL APPEARS OK.

ALL REAR SEATS AND BELTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

FRONT SEATBELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH THREE POINT ADJUSTABLE HARNESSES, ALL APPEARS OK.

FRONT SEATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 9 May 2007 119,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAIDED HOSES ALL APPEARS OK

ALL REAR SEATS AND BELTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

FRONT SEATBELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH THREE POINT ADJUSTABLE HARNESSES. IN GOOD CONDITION AND OPRATIONAL.

FRONT SEATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALL APEARS OK.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 20 May 2006 104,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 97,527 miles

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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J103 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J103 NLU, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J103 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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