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L600 GRM

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 GRM
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 176,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 175,419 miles

modified for off road use

Pass 2 Dec 2019 174,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 173,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 173,064 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 173,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 171,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 185,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 185,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 169,609 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 169,597 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,503 miles

both rear spring mounting cups in poor condition

front ball joint rubbers starting to perish

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2013 153,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear spring mounting cups in poor condition

front ball joint rubbers starting to perish

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,983 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 144,982 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 140,886 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 140,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,934 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L600 GRM is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L600 GRM, 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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L600 GRM is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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