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J42 UNC

2005 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 UNC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,008 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 Oct 2016 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,197 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 69,182 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,031 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,125 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,264 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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J42 UNC is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 117,394 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 J42 UNC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J42 UNC registered?

J42 UNC is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is J42 UNC safe to buy?

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