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P613 JJU

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,696 mi
Last recorded196,696 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 JJU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 196,696 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake low & slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion starting rear frame rails

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking and rear tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 195,591 miles

Offside parking brake effort low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 194,864 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Idle speed a little elevated

Offside parking brake effort low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 193,145 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside parking brake effort low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 190,922 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 187,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 187,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 184,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 181,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 179,088 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 179,088 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 173,051 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 173,051 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 168,090 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 164,004 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 157,376 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 157,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 151,440 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 151,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 146,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 146,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 140,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 140,668 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 134,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 125,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 125,807 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 119,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 112,392 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 112,270 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P613 JJU is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P613 JJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P613 JJU registered?

P613 JJU is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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