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L116 SHK

2003 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Soarer117,900 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026
Fail 2 Mar 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025
Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,009 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,755 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,901 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,580 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 110,580 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 110,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 May 2018 110,408 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked outer edge

Pass 16 May 2017 110,248 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,626 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,841 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,962 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,962 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 75,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 75,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L116 SHK is a 2003 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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 L116 SHK, 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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What year was L116 SHK registered?

L116 SHK is a 2003 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is L116 SHK safe to buy?

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