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L520 MJB

2005 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 134,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 133,604 miles

battery insecure

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

emissions first test failed

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front exhaust slight leak

nearside front foglamp not working

offside chassis and nearside outer sill slight damage

offside outer sill panel starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 5 Aug 2010 133,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

emissions first test failed

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front exhaust slight leak

nearside front foglamp not working

offside chassis and nearside outer sill slight damage

offside outer sill panel starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 3 Aug 2009 130,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 130,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 126,013 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 126,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 114,697 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 97,742 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,742 miles

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

Offside 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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L520 MJB is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L520 MJB, 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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What year was L520 MJB registered?

L520 MJB is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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