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L337 SGW

2005 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

277,223 mi
Last recorded277,223 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Lite-ace117,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL337 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 277,223 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 277,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 277,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 277,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 273,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 259,362 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 240,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 240,790 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 229,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 203,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 184,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 147,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 130,429 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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L337 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L337 SGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L337 SGW registered?

L337 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is L337 SGW safe to buy?

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