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J896 TRP

2003 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,453 mi
Last recorded176,453 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 TRP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 176,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 176,205 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 175,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 172,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 167,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 136,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 120,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 115,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 115,705 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 115,568 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,568 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 115,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 115,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2007 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 106,647 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 104,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 104,887 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?

Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
2,968
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 222
fog lamp not working 140
position lamp(s) not working 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
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J896 TRP is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Sera fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J896 TRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Sera typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J896 TRP registered?

J896 TRP is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is J896 TRP safe to buy?

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