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P971 YHB

2005 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

302,431 mi
Last recorded302,431 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Lite-ace117,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 YHB
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 302,431 miles

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

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

general under body corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 302,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general under body corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 292,828 miles

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

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

general under body corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 292,827 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 274,839 miles

oil leak os front

Pass 2 Sep 2022 257,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 242,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 229,090 miles

binding nsr brake

Pass 27 Jul 2019 212,001 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 205,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,306 miles

Windscreen has a minor crack

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 185,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 172,320 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 145,316 miles

N/S/F Seal & Door Damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,316 miles

N/S/F Seal & Door Damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 7 May 2013 135,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 117,109 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,459 miles

upper brake light innop

Fail 29 Jul 2011 117,459 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

upper brake light innop

Pass 11 Oct 2009 109,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,327 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 87,325 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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P971 YHB is a 2005 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P971 YHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P971 YHB is a 2005 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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