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J4 VCU

2002 Toyota Aristo

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,592 mi
Last recorded153,592 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Aristo118,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VCU
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 153,592 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 153,590 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 147,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 147,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 146,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 139,428 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Aristo?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
3,689
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 61
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 47
fog lamp not working 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
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J4 VCU is a 2002 Toyota Aristo in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Aristo models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 118,280 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 Aristo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aristo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Aristo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 VCU registered?

J4 VCU is a 2002 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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