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P425 FEJ

2003 Toyota Starlet

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,957 mi
Last recorded162,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 162,957 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,407 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 157,406 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned insecure (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,065 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 148,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,191 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 122,191 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 116,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 112,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 112,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,796 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 86,653 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,517 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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P425 FEJ is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P425 FEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P425 FEJ registered?

P425 FEJ is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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