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HC03 MKJ

2003 Toyota Crown

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,258 mi
Last recorded194,258 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Crown152,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC03 MKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 194,258 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2025 191,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2024 183,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil weaps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

after market suspension, brakes and exhaust system fitted.

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2023 167,044 miles

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

aftermarket brakes, suspension and exhaust system fitted

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 138,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,259 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 134,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Toyota Crown?

Based on 3,279 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,827
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
brake binding 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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HC03 MKJ is a 2003 Toyota Crown in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 152,679 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 Crown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC03 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Crown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC03 MKJ registered?

HC03 MKJ is a 2003 Toyota Crown, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HC03 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC03 MKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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