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MF53 VLB

2003 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VLB
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 105,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front side window tint excessive ?

Pass 2 May 2013 95,749 miles

damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2013 95,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to windsreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to windscreen

high hand brake travel

Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,192 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to windscreen

high hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre slightly under in flated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front window tint too dark

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front window tint too dark

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,758 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 65,740 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Dec 2008 54,887 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,084 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

ADVISE STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,527 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK HAS PLAY.

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END HAS PLAY.

How Reliable is the Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Based on 68,971 MOT tests across 4,758 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 577
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 501
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MF53 VLB is a 2003 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 577 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Urban Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF53 VLB is a 2003 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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