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M263 RCY

2006 Toyota Town Ace

White Diesel 1947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 RCY
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,062 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly loose

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between manifold and down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner brake disc corroded slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 69,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r low in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner brake disc corroded slightly

Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,159 miles

Central exhaust metal hanger snapped off

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear foot and hand brake low

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 65,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,386 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 60,212 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 60,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 47,157 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 45,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,653 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 44,949 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,203 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Town Ace?

Based on 5,874 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
6,058
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 316
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 297
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M263 RCY is a 2006 Toyota Town Ace in White with a 1,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Toyota Town Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M263 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Town Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M263 RCY is a 2006 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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