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J837 EWT

2005 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,274 mi
Last recorded232,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 232,274 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 232,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 232,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 229,567 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2019 229,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 22 Dec 2017 100,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal moisture (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,651 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,956 miles

Offside Front tyre cut but no cords showing

alternator bracket securing bolt loose

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,956 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front tyre cut but no cords showing

alternator bracket securing bolt loose

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,122 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers covering the inner sills

Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,247 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers covering the inner sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,353 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,766 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,629 miles

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

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)

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

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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J837 EWT is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J837 EWT, 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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J837 EWT is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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