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K617 RCR

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,013 mi
Last recorded129,013 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 RCR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,448cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake efficiency= 51%

underside body, suspension and brake components heavily undersealed.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 128,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside and suspension components heavily undersealed.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 238,568 miles

Front brake pipes greased.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 238,568 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pipes greased.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,958 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 177,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 174,112 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 174,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 169,020 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 169,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 164,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 160,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 160,949 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 156,274 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 156,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 150,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 150,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 146,449 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 146,446 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K617 RCR is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,448cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K617 RCR, 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.

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K617 RCR is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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