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P289 PKE

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

165,338 mi
Last recorded165,338 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 165,338 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes cap to tank showing corrosion also pipes front tank to engine feed and return showing corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front steering rack securing bushes signs of slight play/movement (oil contamination)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms and mounts corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arm and mounts corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 165,338 miles

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

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

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes cap to tank showing corrosion also pipes front tank to engine feed and return showing corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front steering rack securing bushes signs of slight play/movement (oil contamination)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms and mounts corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arm and mounts corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 150,829 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 150,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 146,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 139,878 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 139,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,618 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perish

windscreen crack but not in driver view

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre sidewall perish

windscreen crack but not in driver view

Pass 26 Jul 2016 129,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 121,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,771 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres age cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,052 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 15 Jul 2011 104,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,898 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,898 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 92,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 92,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 81,442 miles

Heavy corrosion on centre silencer

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 71,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P289 PKE is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P289 PKE, 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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P289 PKE is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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