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AO53 OZE

2003 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,299 mi
Last recorded215,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OZE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 215,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 215,299 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 187,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 158,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 158,324 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 129,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,703 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 115,695 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 88,352 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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AO53 OZE is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO53 OZE, 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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What year was AO53 OZE registered?

AO53 OZE is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is AO53 OZE safe to buy?

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