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L153 GFJ

2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,613 mi
Last recorded152,613 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 152,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 141,454 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 141,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust fouling body

Pass 18 Aug 2007 136,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Aug 2007 136,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade defective

oil leaking out of offside rear brake drum

Pass 13 Jul 2006 124,135 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

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

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2006 124,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L153 GFJ is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 138,262 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 Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L153 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L153 GFJ registered?

L153 GFJ is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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