MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge and around 2mm 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge and around 2mm 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s and n/s slight corrosion to inner wing panels
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both mains (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both mains (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
park brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake is low on performance
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VU04 BYD is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VU04 BYD, 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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VU04 BYD is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 2004.
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