2003 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Diesel · P425 FEJ

The most recent MOT on 6 June 2024 at 162,957 miles shows a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed by a passing test. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving from the data, as the only recent entry is a failed test with no advisory or defect detail logged. Prior to that, the car passed on 27 June 2019 at 157,407 miles after a failure the day before at 157,406 miles, also with no defects noted. Mileage accumulation is modest for a 23-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,085 miles per year against the 162,957 miles recorded. The gap between the June 2018 tests (148,063 and 148,065 miles) and the June 2019 tests (157,406 and 157,407 miles) shows about 9,340 miles covered in that year. A far larger gap then exists to the 2024 test, where only 5,550 miles were added over five years, implying the Starlet saw light use or stood idle for long periods before its final recorded examination. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pattern in 2018 and 2019, with no defects listed, suggests administrative or presentation issues at testing rather than logged mechanical faults. Because the records carry no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the buyer cannot rely on the history to confirm structural integrity or consumable condition. A physical inspection must therefore cover all major systems from scratch. Check for structural rust on sills and suspension mounts, assess brake caliper binding and disc wear, and verify tyre tread and suspension bush condition given the low recent mileage and possible prolonged storage. The absent defect data means previous owner upkeep is unverified by the MOT trail.