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BIG 2846

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,323 mi
Last recorded211,323 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2846
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 211,323 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 211,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pipe and flexi (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front additional side light inop

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 179,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side slight roughness (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 172,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 172,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 167,955 miles

bumbers corroding

play in steering linkages

side steps mounting brackets badly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 167,955 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumbers corroding

play in steering linkages

side steps mounting brackets badly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 157,545 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 157,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 145,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 145,716 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 139,568 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 139,375 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,178 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 130,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 130,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 124,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Warp on nearside front disc

Fail 25 Sep 2007 124,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Warp on nearside front disc

Pass 1 Aug 2006 115,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front offside fog lamp fog lamp not working

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 107,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 107,615 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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BIG 2846 is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 138,262 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 2846, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BIG 2846 is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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