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J549 XCF

2005 Toyota Starlet

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,271 mi
Last recorded186,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 XCF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 186,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 182,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 175,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 167,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 May 2013 167,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bolt loose on drivers seat

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 155,377 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 155,360 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 146,513 miles

Engine stabiliser mount perishing.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front seat belt slightly loose in operation.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 123,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 108,223 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 108,207 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 94,949 miles

issued at first test

Fail 4 May 2007 94,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake discs slight pitted,pads low

Pass 5 May 2006 81,061 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 81,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake pads low ,brake discs wearing offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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J549 XCF is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J549 XCF, 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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J549 XCF is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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