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J586 CET

2004 Toyota Lite-ace

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,005 mi
Last recorded148,005 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Lite-ace127,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ586 CET
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 148,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,060 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 103,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre slightly perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 98,962 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,527 miles

nearside and offside tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,463 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside and offside tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 93,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,798 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,039 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 69,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,878 miles

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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J586 CET is a 2004 Toyota Lite-ace in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 127,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J586 CET, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J586 CET is a 2004 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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