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M792 VJL

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM792 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 51,119 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 175,257 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 175,257 miles

Ball joint has excessive play idle arm (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Upper fuel lines corroded

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 168,635 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 162,416 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 162,416 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011
Pass 3 Nov 2010 136,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,927 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 124,926 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 113,306 miles

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

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

chasis rusty

disc pads not vsible

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,782 miles

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

disc pads notvisible

slight rusting on metl brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2006 91,498 miles

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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M792 VJL is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M792 VJL, 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 M792 VJL registered?

M792 VJL is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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