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M286 GCD

2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,242 mi
Last recorded216,242 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER139,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 GCD
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 216,242 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 216,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 194,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 173,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front D bush slight play

both rear D bushes slight play

under vehicle corroded but no holes or weak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 163,833 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 163,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 152,783 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 152,783 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 143,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 143,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 135,849 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2006 123,117 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread on legal limit

slight corrosion to front chassis legs

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front body mounts

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front wishbones

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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M286 GCD is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M286 GCD, 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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M286 GCD is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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