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TBJ 9W

2003 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,646 mi
Last recorded161,646 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prado140,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 9W
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 161,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 161,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,421 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 161,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 160,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 159,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 156,798 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 148,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 139,588 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 139,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 126,475 miles

Nail in rear offside tyre tread area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2008 126,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in rear offside tyre tread area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 114,147 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 75,020 miles

play in steering rack mounting bushes

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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TBJ 9W is a 2003 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 140,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBJ 9W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TBJ 9W registered?

TBJ 9W is a 2003 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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