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THE 25Y

2014 Toyota Tercel

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

129,190 mi
Last recorded129,190 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 25Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 129,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed and waxoyled, also new chassis fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,876 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 107,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,292 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill as well as inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,277 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow application (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,216 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,216 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault c1201 (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0031 p1605 (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,209 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,098 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,859 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,857 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,448 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 104,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

petrol pipe to tank rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,504 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,968 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 101,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,722 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,896 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 97,110 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Tercel?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
1,256
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 294
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
constant velocity joint gaiter split 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 64
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THE 25Y is a 2014 Toyota Tercel in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

The most common reason a Toyota Tercel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 294 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THE 25Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Tercel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 12 years old, this Toyota Tercel is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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THE 25Y is a 2014 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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