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L444 NCY

1994 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lite-ace126,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 NCY
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 67,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak no coolant cap radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle been underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2025 67,478 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom wheel ach corroded mark up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side step corroded mark up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel ach corroded mark up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel ach corroded mark up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak no coolant cap radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle been underseal

Pass 31 Aug 2024 59,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Vehicle has been under sealed heavily

Fail 19 Aug 2024 59,536 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no rear brakes performance (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and back positions lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel ach corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel ach corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing bottom leaf missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,272 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,973 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger point and sill end and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 57,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both mounts (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,437 miles

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 515,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 51,522 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,369 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,017 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,769 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

accident damage n/s of vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2010 34,769 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

accident damage n/s of vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2009 31,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

accident damage n/s/f

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,980 miles

accident damage n/s/f

Fail 12 Feb 2008 29,528 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage n/s

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,528 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damage n/s

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,086 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 25,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,830 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 20,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L444 NCY is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 126,116 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 Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L444 NCY, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L444 NCY is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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