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AP03 KOJ

2003 Toyota Hilux

Maroon Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

130,763 mi
Last recorded130,763 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KOJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body not fully secure inner arch separating (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 130,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded coil feeding front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Body not fully secure inner arch separating (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,197 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 129,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 126,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to rear hose (x1) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes to compensator (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated levers stiff (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 122,390 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 122,373 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 119,478 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from master cyl. to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,542 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake levers (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front bumper rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front bumper rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,951 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 106,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,800 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen badly damaged outside zone B

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,986 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen badly damaged outside zone B

Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 57,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,911 miles

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

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 KOJ is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Maroon with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AP03 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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