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J585 NRU

2003 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,118 mi
Last recorded128,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 128,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside and nearside wiper blades getting worn

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 5 May 2007 128,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside wiper blades getting worn

rear offside tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 26 May 2006 113,211 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

inner side wall on offside rear tyre slightly damaged

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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J585 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,203 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 Sera fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J585 NRU, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J585 NRU registered?

J585 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J585 NRU safe to buy?

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