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V458 PTW

2003 Toyota Tercel

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,069 mi
Last recorded53,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,069 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

boot floor rusty

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust corroding,slight blow

front suspension slightly reduced damping affect

n/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking,nail in n/s/r

oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

boot area not checked properly due to trim

boot floor rusty

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust corroding,slight blow

n/s/f suspension slightly reduced damping affect

n/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking,nail in n/s/r

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 35,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,084 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,861 miles

offside front exterior door handle broken

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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V458 PTW is a 2003 Toyota Tercel in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V458 PTW, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Tercel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V458 PTW registered?

V458 PTW is a 2003 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is V458 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V458 PTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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