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L678 GDV

2003 Toyota Hi Ace

Gold Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Ace133,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,561 miles

osf seat belt mount area surface rust

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

rear exhaust clamp loose

underbody surface rust

Fail 16 Aug 2011 116,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

osf seat belt mount area surface rust

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

rear exhaust clamp loose

underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,604 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 111,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 95,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,680 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 86,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,583 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,062 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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L678 GDV is a 2003 Toyota Hi Ace in Gold with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 133,673 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 Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L678 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L678 GDV registered?

L678 GDV is a 2003 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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