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K879 PHU

2003 Toyota Town Ace

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Town Ace131,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK879 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 131,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 131,007 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 131,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 130,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 130,767 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 130,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 130,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe s corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 130,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 130,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort don't work at all both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust system corroaded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General allover (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,661 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 130,661 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,562 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 126,562 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear light lense cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded [inner]

hitch bolts on towbar not 100% through nuts

Fail 20 Sep 2011 125,058 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded [inner]

hitch bolts on towbar not 100% through nuts

Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,912 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 124,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 124,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 124,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 117,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 117,405 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 106,196 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 106,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Town Ace?

Based on 5,874 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
6,058
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 316
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 297
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K879 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Town Ace in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 131,838 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 Town Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K879 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Town Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K879 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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