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J501 CPU

2003 Toyota Townace

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,067 mi
Last recorded82,067 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Townace139,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2009 82,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bad oil leak on engine

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake pads becoming low

n/s/f headlight beam pattern can just be seen

o/s/r tyre has large nail in inner edge of tread area

rear tyres badly cracking up close to cord construction within tread areas

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished / cracked.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished / cracked.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,768 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Townace?

Based on 11,814 MOT tests across 1,648 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,325
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 723
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 539
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 468
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 431
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J501 CPU is a 2003 Toyota Townace in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 139,412 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 Townace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 723 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J501 CPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Townace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J501 CPU registered?

J501 CPU is a 2003 Toyota Townace, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is J501 CPU safe to buy?

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