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L585 WPN

2003 Toyota Townace

Green Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

251,159 mi
Last recorded251,159 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Townace139,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 WPN
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 251,159 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 column clicking no fault found

Fail 7 Aug 2020 251,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 column clicking no fault found

Pass 8 Aug 2019 243,270 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

areas of body corrosion.

reduced damping effect shock absorbers.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 24,326 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 233,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush worn slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 219,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion osr body

Fail 7 Aug 2017 219,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion osr body

Pass 5 Aug 2016 202,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 198,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 198,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to o/s rear body

Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 180,366 miles

headlamp beam images poor

Fail 18 Jul 2013 180,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp beam images poor

rear fog lamp slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2012 172,900 miles

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

knock from steering

Fail 2 Aug 2012 172,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

knock from steering

Fail 8 Aug 2011 167,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 167,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 167,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

knocking noise from steering column

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knocking noise from steering,rear light lens cracked,h/lamps slight dim

Pass 24 Apr 2009 141,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leaks,cracks in windsreen,front brakes slight uneven,slight play in steering

Fail 23 Apr 2009 141,932 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leaks,cracks in windsreen,front brakes slight uneven,slight play in steering

Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,714 miles

damage and repare to osr light cluster

osr sockabsorber for light misting of oil

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Apr 2007 119,520 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 119,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r light lens cracked

various body damage

Pass 27 Apr 2006 108,384 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Townace?

Based on 11,814 MOT tests across 1,648 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,325
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 723
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 539
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 468
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 431
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L585 WPN is a 2003 Toyota Townace in Green with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 139,412 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 Townace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 723 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L585 WPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Townace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L585 WPN is a 2003 Toyota Townace, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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