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M342 EAH

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

286,975 mi
Last recorded286,975 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 EAH
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 286,975 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear inner quarter panels corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 283,083 miles

ns steering arm idler ball joint worn, exhaust blowing slightly from centre,m play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 283,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ns steering arm idler ball joint worn, exhaust blowing slightly from centre,m play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 269,127 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 268,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2009 241,586 miles

slight blow at mid exhaust joint

Pass 18 Mar 2008 205,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 170,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 139,960 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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M342 EAH is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M342 EAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M342 EAH is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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