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L374 WWV

2005 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,933 mi
Last recorded176,933 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL374 WWV
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 176,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 176,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 176,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 170,437 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 168,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight movement

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 166,785 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 166,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 157,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm joint has slight play at its fixing

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 157,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm joint has slight play at its fixing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 148,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 148,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 138,690 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on the edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 138,690 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front tyres slightly worn on the edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 131,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre worn on the edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre worn on the edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,912 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2009 113,260 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise front/rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2009 113,260 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise front/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 110,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 106,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,515 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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L374 WWV is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 117,394 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 L374 WWV, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L374 WWV is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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