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L686 MJB

2005 Toyota Lite-ace

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,652 mi
Last recorded175,652 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Lite-ace117,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 175,652 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 175,649 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 175,626 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 174,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 159,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

driver window lowering mechanism faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions just passed,will need servicing soon

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 147,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions just passed,will need servicing soon

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 135,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 124,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 124,599 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 102,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 102,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 93,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 93,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,576 miles

Slight movement all anti-roll bar link bushes/joints.

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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L686 MJB is a 2005 Toyota Lite-ace in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L686 MJB, 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 L686 MJB registered?

L686 MJB is a 2005 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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