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H197 UEO

2003 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Soarer117,900 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 UEO
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021
Fail 24 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020

Slight binding on o/s/front brake

Vehicle showing signs of rust underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2019

Fuel pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2018
Pass 10 Jan 2017

Rear tyres near limit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 234,929 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 22,797 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 219,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 288,945 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 199,983 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

front brake disc worn

slight play in o/f/r wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2010 189,982 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers door handle broken and window not opening.

Offside front wheel difficult to rotate.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 181,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 178,988 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 181,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 149,838 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door hard to open from inside due to door handle being broken

Pass 17 Oct 2005 143,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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H197 UEO is a 2003 Toyota Soarer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 117,900 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 H197 UEO, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H197 UEO is a 2003 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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