MOT Status
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125,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front anti rollbar link boots slightly deteriorated
headlight aims set at lower limits
minor screen chips
power steering pipes ends slightly corroded
rear suspension arms heavily corroded some bushes slightly deteriorated
underside corrosion evident / has been painted
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear rear seats folded away
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
chassis and floors covered with heavy under seal/paint
corrosion to chassis/cross members+both front floors(holes)+both inner and outer sills+both front inner wings+front and rear suspension components
front nudge bar poorly mounted
fuel tank straps corroded and one broken
tail gate trim slightly insecure
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
hole of under side of vehicle heavily wax oiled
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust middle slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
chassis has slight corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis has slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under body & chassi corroded in places
under body & chassi painted in places
wipers smearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under body & chassi corroded in places
under body & chassi painted in places
wipers smearing
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper blade torn
vehicle underside corroded but solid
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper blade torn
vehicle underside corroded but solid
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
surface corrosion on all steel brake and fuel pipes.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface corrosion on all steel brake and fuel pipes.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO53 TCU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.
Across all 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 100,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO53 TCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SO53 TCU registered?
SO53 TCU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 January 2004.
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