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AO03 YJU

2003 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,691 mi
Last recorded210,691 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 210,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 195,376 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 165,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,906 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 143,906 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,175 miles

slight play in drag link ends

Pass 3 May 2016 116,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,434 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 105,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 102,150 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 102,150 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 95,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 90,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 90,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 5 May 2010 84,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 78,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,929 miles

Advise front brake pads getting low

Advise front tyres cutting out

Advise rear tyres getting down

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 YJU is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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