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N288 MVF

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

193,859 mi
Last recorded193,859 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 MVF
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 193,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 184,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 174,146 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 164,182 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 149,548 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,759 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,391 miles

Nearside Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,372 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 103,372 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 114,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,530 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,651 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 40,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

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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N288 MVF is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N288 MVF, 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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What year was N288 MVF registered?

N288 MVF is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for N288 MVF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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