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H204 HTA

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,369 mi
Last recorded215,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 215,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 215,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 212,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 212,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing n/s and o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 211,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 210,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 208,958 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and crossmembers corroding/thinning in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 208,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and crossmembers corroding/thinning in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 207,735 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 206,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 205,270 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 205,304 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 202,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 199,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 193,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 193,946 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 181,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 171,053 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 171,043 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 162,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 162,547 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 160,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 157,440 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates beginning to fade

rear fog lamp repaired but functional

Fail 8 Jul 2008 152,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 152,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 146,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 141,928 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 135,610 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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H204 HTA is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H204 HTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H204 HTA is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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