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J397 YEO

2003 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,882 mi
Last recorded160,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Town Ace131,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 YEO
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 160,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 156,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,931 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 150,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 145,801 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 137,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 109,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,763 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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J397 YEO is a 2003 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 131,838 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 J397 YEO, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J397 YEO registered?

J397 YEO is a 2003 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is J397 YEO safe to buy?

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