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J505 RTT

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,661 mi
Last recorded172,661 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 165,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 165,288 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 163,118 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 159,198 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 159,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 155,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 155,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 139,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 136,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 136,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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J505 RTT is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,936 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J505 RTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J505 RTT registered?

J505 RTT is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is J505 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 RTT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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