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L170 MGM

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,518 mi
Last recorded89,518 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 89,518 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2018 89,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quater (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 185,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 81,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,504 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,806 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,732 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 178,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 171,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 163,328 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Dec 2010 163,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Sep 2009 158,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 158,628 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 151,329 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 151,329 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 134,944 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 134,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

near side front wiper slightly split

power steering pump noisey

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

rear windows tinted

slight fluxuation front brakes

Pass 17 May 2006 130,110 miles

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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L170 MGM is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L170 MGM, 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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L170 MGM is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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