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H472 CFM

2001 Toyota Sera

Maroon Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Sera106,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH472 CFM
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,894 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,273 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 66,106 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 66,063 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2006 66,047 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,007 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?

Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
2,968
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 222
fog lamp not working 140
position lamp(s) not working 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
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H472 CFM is a 2001 Toyota Sera in Maroon with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Sera fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H472 CFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Sera typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H472 CFM registered?

H472 CFM is a 2001 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is H472 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H472 CFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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