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L169 JKN

2003 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lite-ace131,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 JKN
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 144,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp image poor

Fail 1 May 2012 144,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp image poor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 134,223 miles

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

both rear lamps damaged and in poor condition

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2009 134,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear lamps damaged and in poor condition

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2008 126,624 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 126,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 122,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 109,715 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 109,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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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L169 JKN is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L169 JKN, 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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L169 JKN is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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