MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,338 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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))
offside front tyre sidewall perish
windscreen crack but not in driver view
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
offside front tyre sidewall perish
windscreen crack but not in driver view
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
see previous vt32
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
see previous vt32
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Heavy corrosion on centre silencer
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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