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BA03 XEZ

2003 Toyota Aristo

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Aristo129,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XEZ
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 159,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 159,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both o/s & n/s rear exhaust hangers fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 151,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both o/s & n/s rear exhaust hangers fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 142,565 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 138,474 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 132,141 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,024 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Aristo?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
3,689
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 61
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 47
fog lamp not working 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
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BA03 XEZ is a 2003 Toyota Aristo in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Aristo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 129,056 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 Aristo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA03 XEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aristo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Aristo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA03 XEZ registered?

BA03 XEZ is a 2003 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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