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J740 MHC

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,916 mi
Last recorded181,916 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 181,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 181,807 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 181,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 169,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 157,822 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 157,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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J740 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 138,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J740 MHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J740 MHC registered?

J740 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is J740 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J740 MHC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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