MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No sign of air bags / no rear seats / diff appears to be solid
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)
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)
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)
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)
All four coil springs corroded
rear seats removed at time of test
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Soarer?
Based on 10,270 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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