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G87 RUE

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

200,203 mi
Last recorded200,203 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 RUE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 200,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front and offside rear bumpers tape used

Fail 6 Dec 2013 200,203 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front and offside rear bumpers tape used

Pass 6 Dec 2012 191,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 191,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 177,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2011 177,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2010 162,789 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 162,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 154,539 miles

Advise front No plate not in accordance with former regulation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 154,539 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Advise front No plate not in accordance with former regulation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 141,370 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 141,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 128,481 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 128,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,059 miles

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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G87 RUE is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G87 RUE, 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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G87 RUE is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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