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AO03 RXL

2003 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,295 mi
Last recorded165,295 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RXL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 165,295 miles

body mounts corroded

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Aug 2022 165,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

body mounts corroded

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2021 163,708 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 163,700 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 160,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 158,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,906 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 149,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 149,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 131,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,243 miles

Front brake discs have slight surface rust

Nearside rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 88,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,319 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,019 miles

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

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

rear propshaft joint slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,957 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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AO03 RXL is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 RXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 RXL is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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