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J388 CPU

2003 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,955 mi
Last recorded126,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Soarer117,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 126,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 126,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 125,222 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 125,218 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,487 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,454 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 102,583 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Soarer?

Based on 10,270 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,210
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 522
fog lamp not working 291
brake binding 274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 173
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J388 CPU is a 2003 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 117,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 522 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J388 CPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J388 CPU registered?

J388 CPU is a 2003 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is J388 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J388 CPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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