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MP53 VSG

2018 Toyota Ipsum

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,597 mi
Last recorded140,597 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Ipsum69,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 VSG
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 136,118 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 136,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 130,584 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 130,580 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking lubricant (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 127,010 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking lubricant (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 124,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 120,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 115,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,729 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Ipsum?

Based on 4,018 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,666
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 119
position lamp(s) not working 102
Stop lamp not working 84
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MP53 VSG is a 2018 Toyota Ipsum in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 69,590 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 Ipsum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP53 VSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Ipsum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MP53 VSG registered?

MP53 VSG is a 2018 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 November 2018.

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