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J929 HGJ

2003 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

270,048 mi
Last recorded270,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Townace139,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 HGJ
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 270,048 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded seal

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seal corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 268,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 268,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 266,149 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 266,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 261,262 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 252,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 241,633 miles

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

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2019 225,938 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 209,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 205,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 201,555 miles

Offside Rear rubber on top of coil spring worn

Rear 3rd row of seats stored away so seatbelts not checked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one exhaust rubber missing but secure

Fail 2 Sep 2016 201,541 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rubber on top of coil spring worn

Rear 3rd row of seats stored away so seatbelts not checked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one exhaust rubber missing but secure

Pass 20 Jun 2015 194,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 194,621 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 188,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 188,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 184,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 182,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 179,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 173,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 165,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 155,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 142,153 miles

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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J929 HGJ is a 2003 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J929 HGJ, 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 J929 HGJ registered?

J929 HGJ is a 2003 Toyota Townace, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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