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H491 UAW

2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,930 mi
Last recorded113,930 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER139,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 UAW
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 113,930 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,839 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower door corroded / tapped

Offside Rear panel corroded / tapped

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower door corroded slightly

chip in screen

rear panel corroded slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower door corroded slightly

chip in screen

rear panel corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,960 miles

Front diff oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,686 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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H491 UAW is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 139,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H491 UAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H491 UAW is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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