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DK03 TJX

2003 Toyota Hi Ace

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

373,183 mi
Last recorded373,183 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Ace133,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TJX
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 373,183 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 373,183 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 351,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 299,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 244,617 miles

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)

Oil leak

front crossmember damaged

rear axle bush worn slightly

spare tyre below 1.6mm

vehicle is a van converted to mini bus. all seats fitted are secure with integral seatbelts

Fail 7 May 2015 244,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front crossmember damaged

rear axle bush worn slightly

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 210,886 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 210,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 150,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights broken but not insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2012 93,183 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights broken but not insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,958 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 54,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 32,467 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise on all four tyres outer side wall slight perished

advise on oil temp not tested due to inop

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,573 miles

advise on all four tyres outer side wall slight perished

advise on oil temp not tested due to inop

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,852 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,966 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 19,843 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,223 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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DK03 TJX is a 2003 Toyota Hi Ace in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 133,673 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 Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 TJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 TJX registered?

DK03 TJX is a 2003 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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