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J503 TNC

2001 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,231 mi
Last recorded179,231 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Toyota Lite-ace153,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 TNC
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 179,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 179,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear bumper corner insecure.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 171,285 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 171,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 161,700 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 161,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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J503 TNC is a 2001 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 153,084 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 Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J503 TNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J503 TNC registered?

J503 TNC is a 2001 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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