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KT53 VUG

2004 Toyota Highlander

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,429 mi
Last recorded99,429 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Highlander70,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelHighlander
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,429 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Highlander?

Based on 1,208 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 18
fog lamp not working 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 12
position lamp(s) not working 12
fog lamp missing 11
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KT53 VUG is a 2004 Toyota Highlander in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Highlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,325 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 Highlander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT53 VUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Highlander typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Highlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KT53 VUG registered?

KT53 VUG is a 2004 Toyota Highlander, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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