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KT53 VUM

2004 Toyota Alphard

Silver Lpg 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Alphard96,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VUM
MakeToyota
ModelAlphard
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 147,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 146,567 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 3 Sep 2024 146,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has lost its reflection capability (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 26 Jul 2024 146,385 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 146,375 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Central Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose both bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 142,315 miles

Front Head light aim pattern only just met

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 142,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Head light aim pattern only just met

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear subframe bushes showing splitting

doubt as to if self levelling headlamps operative

rear subframe and chassis showing corrosion

towbar electrics not fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside park brake down on efficiency

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

Rear subframe bushes showing splitting

doubt as to if self levelling headlamps operative

rear subframe and chassis showing corrosion

towbar electrics not fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 127,746 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 127,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,736 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,103 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner a little grease around

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on egde - close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

a little grease around both front inner cv boots

offside rear lower position lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 84,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,315 miles

front tyres a little low on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,720 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Alphard?

Based on 78,417 MOT tests across 12,505 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,057
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,505
On UK Roads
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KT53 VUM is a 2004 Toyota Alphard in Silver with a 3,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Alphard models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 96,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Toyota Alphard typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Alphard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KT53 VUM is a 2004 Toyota Alphard, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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