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J185 MDL

2003 Toyota Lite-ace

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,846 mi
Last recorded149,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lite-ace131,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 149,846 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jun 2009 149,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jun 2008 141,259 miles

both rear shock absorbers are weak under operation

Fail 9 Jun 2008 141,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorbers are weak under operation

Pass 30 Mar 2007 132,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 127,632 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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J185 MDL is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J185 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J185 MDL registered?

J185 MDL is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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