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AM52 HKA

2003 Toyota Tacoma

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HKA
MakeToyota
ModelTacoma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,894 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 73,893 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,403 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,864 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Toyota Tacoma?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,738
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Side repeater missing 23
fog lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
fog lamp missing 18
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AM52 HKA is a 2003 Toyota Tacoma in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Toyota Tacoma fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM52 HKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Tacoma typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Tacoma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM52 HKA is a 2003 Toyota Tacoma, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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