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P246 AKG

2003 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

237,322 mi
Last recorded237,322 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prado140,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 237,322 miles

Coolant leak radiator lower hose clamp ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 237,322 miles

Coolant leak radiator lower hose clamp ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 235,577 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 235,538 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 228,004 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 228,004 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 221,438 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 185,231 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2019 181,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 177,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 172,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 166,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 166,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 164,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 159,654 miles

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

fan belts need adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2012 156,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 155,036 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 147,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,491 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 128,306 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 128,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 118,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,890 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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P246 AKG is a 2003 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 140,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P246 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P246 AKG is a 2003 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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