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AP52 BYZ

2003 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,902 mi
Last recorded182,902 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BYZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 182,902 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 182,859 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis Rear rear body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, rear torsion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at front leaf spring mounting & rear shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner chassis alongside fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 181,942 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

both front track rod end close to the wheel

multiple parts of the chassis and body have corrosion but are not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Mar 2023 181,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

both front track rod end close to the wheel

multiple parts of the chassis and body have corrosion but are not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Mar 2022 179,957 miles

both front wheels have very little clearance to track rod ends

Fail 23 Mar 2022 179,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front wheels have very little clearance to track rod ends

Pass 30 Mar 2021 177,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to calipers & to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 177,414 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to calipers & to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 174,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 174,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear to brake load valve & wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of buck corroded but not within 30cm of body mountings

Fail 28 Mar 2019 174,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear to brake load valve & wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of buck corroded but not within 30cm of body mountings

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 168,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 168,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 159,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 146,180 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 146,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,226 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 116,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 82,363 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,672 miles

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

Slight wear in both front U.J.

Slight wear in rear U.J.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,998 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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AP52 BYZ is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP52 BYZ, 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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AP52 BYZ is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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