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L749 HKO

2003 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lite-ace131,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 129,799 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 129,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 129,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 129,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 126,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 114,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 114,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 154,980 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 154,980 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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L749 HKO is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L749 HKO, 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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L749 HKO is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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