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AU53 KKW

2003 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,801 mi
Last recorded113,801 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hilux115,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KKW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,801 miles

all under side corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,227 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body/underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 110,195 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,701 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Door sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight Blow From Rear Silencer

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 88,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,154 miles

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,154 miles

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

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,592 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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AU53 KKW is a 2003 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU53 KKW, 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 AU53 KKW registered?

AU53 KKW is a 2003 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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