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AP03 RWE

2003 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RWE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 83,652 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted signs of rubbing on inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2025 83,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise change (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted signs of rubbing on inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise change (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,007 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 19 Sep 2024 83,007 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195R14C (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,595 miles

corrosion to chassis rails and suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,099 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,640 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various points of corrosion on the chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,751 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Various points of corrosion on body & chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is flat

chassis is rusty

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2016 77,084 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is flat

chassis is rusty

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 75,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,518 miles

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

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

various corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,703 miles

o/s wiper rubber torn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,560 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,990 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 25 Aug 2009 44,713 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 44,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing uneven

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 19,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,750 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from air con reciever/dryer bottle area

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 RWE is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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