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M40 VEX

2004 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,170 mi
Last recorded169,170 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Soarer120,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 169,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 167,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 164,465 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 164,372 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers washer jet poor

no rear seats or belts fitted

slight damage at sills

very slight play at both front wheels

wipers streaky

Pass 11 Oct 2017 159,445 miles

Offside steering end tube some wear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 152,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 152,540 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 131,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sticking out the back

Fail 21 Apr 2015 131,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sticking out the back

Pass 31 Mar 2014 123,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 113,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,276 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 106,241 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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M40 VEX is a 2004 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 120,372 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 M40 VEX, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M40 VEX registered?

M40 VEX is a 2004 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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