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L542 UTU

2005 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,027 mi
Last recorded232,027 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 232,027 miles

No sign of air bags / no rear seats / diff appears to be solid

Pass 12 May 2018 229,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Vehicle stopped charging and broke down! (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 219,150 miles

All four coil springs corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2014 219,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four coil springs corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 217,108 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 217,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 212,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 206,356 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 206,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 195,632 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 192,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 182,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 172,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 161,972 miles

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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L542 UTU is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L542 UTU, 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 L542 UTU registered?

L542 UTU is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is L542 UTU safe to buy?

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