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M223 VRB

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 VRB
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,759 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,547 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 82,543 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 75,199 miles

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

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

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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M223 VRB is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M223 VRB, 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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What year was M223 VRB registered?

M223 VRB is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is M223 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 VRB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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