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L522 TST

2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

254,273 mi
Last recorded254,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER139,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 TST
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 254,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 254,260 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 253,992 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 253,979 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 246,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 246,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 239,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 239,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 233,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 233,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 221,003 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 221,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 203,378 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 203,378 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 188,087 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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L522 TST is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 139,938 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 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L522 TST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L522 TST registered?

L522 TST is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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