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GW03 GFW

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 GFW
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 76,035 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 76,035 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,571 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 61,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,345 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 49,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,906 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 28,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,491 miles

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Fail 29 Mar 2016 20,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

emissions to low to read

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,903 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Based on 68,971 MOT tests across 4,758 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 577
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 501
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GW03 GFW is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 54,760 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 Urban Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 577 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW03 GFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Urban Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GW03 GFW registered?

GW03 GFW is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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