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L305 FTX

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 FTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 70,967 miles

corroded underside

shock absorbers rusty

underside rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2025 70,967 miles

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

corroded underside

shock absorbers rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play recommend change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,300 miles

fuel pipe corroded not excessive

rear axle rusty

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,762 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,420 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,162 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,742 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,400 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,133 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 41,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,786 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L305 FTX is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L305 FTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L305 FTX registered?

L305 FTX is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L305 FTX safe to buy?

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