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J562 NLT

2003 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

267,076 mi
Last recorded267,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Soarer117,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ562 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 267,076 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 266,554 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 266,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 266,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 265,661 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 264,628 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 262,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 259,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2017 255,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 253,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 253,546 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 248,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 248,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 247,409 miles

slight oil leak from engine (front crank seal)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 247,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight oil leak from engine (front crank seal)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 244,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 244,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 243,388 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 233,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 148,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 146,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 206,069 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2005 198,441 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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J562 NLT is a 2003 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J562 NLT, 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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J562 NLT is a 2003 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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