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AM52 JDZ

2003 Toyota Highlander

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,911 mi
Last recorded205,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Highlander83,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 JDZ
MakeToyota
ModelHighlander
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 205,911 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 205,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 197,934 miles

Both headlights have a poor beam image due to faded headlight covers

Engine management light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside parking brake has a low effort

Fail 13 Feb 2014 197,934 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlights have a poor beam image due to faded headlight covers

Engine management light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside parking brake has a low effort

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 192,804 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but no through to the inner cords

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 192,804 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but no through to the inner cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 178,155 miles

check engine light is on

n/s/f end of bumper is insecure but not dangerous

Fail 14 Aug 2012 178,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

check engine light is on

n/s/f end of bumper is insecure but not dangerous

Pass 5 Aug 2011 158,654 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 158,654 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Toyota Highlander?

Based on 1,208 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 18
fog lamp not working 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 12
position lamp(s) not working 12
fog lamp missing 11
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AM52 JDZ is a 2003 Toyota Highlander in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Highlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,454 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 Highlander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM52 JDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AM52 JDZ registered?

AM52 JDZ is a 2003 Toyota Highlander, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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