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AP03 AOW

2003 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,749 mi
Last recorded155,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 AOW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,749 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 155,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2018 153,294 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

tow bar corroded but has had tow ball removed

Pass 5 May 2017 148,322 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 148,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

rear of chassis corroded and holed

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,994 miles

Centre propshaft bearing perished

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 14 May 2014 130,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 124,492 miles

slight play in nearside front hub/wheel bearing

surface corrosion on brake pipes around load valve

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 16 May 2012 117,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 97,225 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 14 May 2009 86,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,830 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 63,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,377 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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AP03 AOW is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP03 AOW, 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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AP03 AOW is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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