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MBZ 5257

2004 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,226 mi
Last recorded217,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Soarer120,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 5257
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 217,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 217,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 200,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 200,564 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 179,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 179,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 148,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 129,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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MBZ 5257 is a 2004 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MBZ 5257, 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 MBZ 5257 registered?

MBZ 5257 is a 2004 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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