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J687 TNE

2003 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lite-ace131,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 TNE
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 133,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 132,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 132,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 130,439 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 130,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,018 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 128,018 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 125,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 119,061 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 119,016 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 112,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 105,499 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 105,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J687 TNE is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J687 TNE, 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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J687 TNE is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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