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H278 PTW

2001 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,522 mi
Last recorded122,522 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Town Ace153,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,522 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 122,522 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,789 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,715 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,555 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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H278 PTW is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,970cc 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 H278 PTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H278 PTW?

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What year was H278 PTW registered?

H278 PTW is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 25 November 2001.

Is H278 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 PTW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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