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K257 BOM

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,465 mi
Last recorded188,465 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 BOM
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 188,465 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 188,465 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 173,640 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both inner cv gaitors insecure

both inner cv joints worn require attention soon

dip stick broken

nearside rear light lense has been repaired by tape

Fail 7 Nov 2009 173,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both inner cv gaitors insecure

both inner cv joints worn require attention soon

dip stick broken

nearside rear light lense has been repaired by tape

Pass 10 Nov 2008 159,533 miles

Oil leak

both inner cv gaitors insecure

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2008 159,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both inner cv gaitors insecure

nearside rear light lense slighty damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2007 148,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both inner cv gaitors insecure

fog light lens bracket requires attention soon

nearside rear indicator lens slighty damaged

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Nov 2006 137,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 137,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner cv gaitors insecure

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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K257 BOM is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K257 BOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K257 BOM registered?

K257 BOM is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is K257 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K257 BOM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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