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K463 JAR

2003 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Townace139,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK463 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 132,116 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,122 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,116 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators. (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (Replace ASAP). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (Replace ASAP). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 132,116 miles

Boot lid insecure Hinge broken. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated Both. Severely corroded. (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres badly perished. (Need to be replaced) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,612 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

off side front tyre edges bald

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe area

Fail 4 Jul 2013 129,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs inner faces badly rusted

off side front tyre inner edge bald and outer edge wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front beam pattern's poor

corroson to nearside inner sill /inner wheel arch

nearside & offside front upper & lower ball joint dust cover's have light misting of greese

nearside & offside front upper shock rubber's pershing

offside rear outer indactor dull

Fail 20 Apr 2012 126,288 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front beam pattern's poor

corroson to nearside inner sill /inner wheel arch

nearside & offside front upper & lower ball joint dust cover's have light misting of greese

nearside & offside front upper shock rubber's pershing

offside rear outer indactor dull

Pass 19 Jul 2011 118,934 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 116,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 111,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,180 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 104,180 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 98,662 miles

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

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

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

engine running even

exhaust manifolf leak

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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K463 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K463 JAR, 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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K463 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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