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NH52 JZL

2003 Toyota Ipsum

Grey Petrol 2390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,814 mi
Last recorded135,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Ipsum100,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH52 JZL
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 135,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,529 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 MM` REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 127,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 MM` REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,522 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,632 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 86,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 79,275 miles

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

Steering rack insecure Rack bushes worn (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Ipsum?

Based on 4,018 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,666
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 119
position lamp(s) not working 102
Stop lamp not working 84
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NH52 JZL is a 2003 Toyota Ipsum in Grey with a 2,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 100,886 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 Ipsum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH52 JZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Ipsum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH52 JZL registered?

NH52 JZL is a 2003 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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