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L26 YCV

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Maroon Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,334 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering idler drop arm has slight play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,334 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering idler drop arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,185 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,956 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,574 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,574 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L26 YCV is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Maroon with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 138,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L26 YCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L26 YCV registered?

L26 YCV is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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