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G185 LWP

2001 Toyota Town Ace

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,032 mi
Last recorded214,032 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Town Ace153,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 214,032 miles

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

body work and undersides of van surface corroded and suspension parts also and brake warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2019 208,461 miles

Nearside Front inner chassis corroded

Nearside wheel arches corroded/inner sill areas corroded

Offside Front inner chassis corroded

Offside wheel arch areas corroded/inner sills corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

advarnsing corrosion underside

fuel tank corroded

underside heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 208,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification roll bar link snapped off (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar link worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner chassis corroded

Nearside wheel arches corroded/inner sill areas corroded

Offside Front inner chassis corroded

Offside wheel arch areas corroded/inner sills corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

advarnsing corrosion underside

fuel tank corroded

underside heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 208,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe by flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front under wheelarch areas heavily corroded

outersills/underside and components heavily corroded and holed in places

Pass 4 Jul 2017 207,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides fronts inner wheel arches areas coroded

front screen damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 206,714 miles

drivers door mirror loose.

front and rear anti roll bar link pin bushes in very peer condition.

heavy corrosion to rear fuel tank

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components, including coil springs.

poor beam image from headlamps.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 206,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 201,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 198,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 192,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion outer sills

Pass 7 May 2011 189,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 183,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 179,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 172,683 miles

o/s front brakes binding

Pass 2 May 2007 165,698 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 165,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wheel bearings slight play both sides

nearside rear shocker leak

offside rear antiroll bar bushes showing signs of wear

steering rack assy has slight play

Pass 13 May 2006 159,233 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Town Ace?

Based on 5,874 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
6,058
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 316
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 297
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G185 LWP is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 153,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Town Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G185 LWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Town Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G185 LWP is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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