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AO03 RXS

2003 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,686 mi
Last recorded187,686 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RXS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 187,686 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2025 187,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 181,871 miles

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

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

front propshaft slider worn

Fail 16 Jul 2024 181,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front propshaft slider worn

Pass 19 Jul 2023 178,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 178,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 174,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 174,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 171,988 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 168,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 168,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 168,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis centre section outside face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to the front spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to the fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged rubbed on the handbrake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged lower flexi hose joint not supported (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected next to the rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body component likely to become detached buck mounting nearside and offside front mounts (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 160,173 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 150,141 miles

Offside crack in top of screen

Fail 21 Apr 2017 150,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside crack in top of screen

Pass 7 May 2016 142,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 132,801 miles

3 REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

O/S/F OUTER C/V GAITOR PERISHED.

Fail 2 May 2015 132,601 miles

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

3 REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

O/S/F OUTER C/V GAITOR PERISHED.

Pass 1 May 2014 123,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 112,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2013 111,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 101,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2011 92,722 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 69,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 55,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,986 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 RXS is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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