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M536 VRC

2004 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,698 mi
Last recorded185,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Townace139,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM536 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 185,698 miles

Nearside Front headlight very poor image

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binde at both rear wheels

Pass 20 Jan 2015 178,153 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 178,038 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 171,136 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 171,136 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Dec 2013 170,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,582 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamp covers are worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 162,436 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

HEADLAMP COVERS ARE WORN POOR BEAM IMAGE

INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN LOW

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFF SIDE MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK IS WORN

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,686 miles

HEADLAMP COVERS ARE WORN

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F AND N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 5 Nov 2011 154,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP COVERS ARE WORN

O/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE DRAG

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F AND N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 22 Nov 2010 145,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake effort is slightly low

offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2009 136,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

the nearside handbrake effort is slightly low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 124,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 109,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 109,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,479 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Townace?

Based on 11,814 MOT tests across 1,648 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,325
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 723
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 539
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 468
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 431
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M536 VRC is a 2004 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 139,102 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 Townace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 723 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M536 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Townace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M536 VRC is a 2004 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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