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N223 XOD

2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

309,596 mi
Last recorded309,596 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER150,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 XOD
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 309,596 miles

Nearside Rear Outer hub seel slightly leeking

Pass 24 Aug 2024 305,781 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 305,781 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 300,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 292,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 286,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 275,343 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 275,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 265,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 265,580 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 256,153 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 256,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 248,680 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 248,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 238,198 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 225,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2015 225,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2014 214,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 203,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 189,586 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 188,266 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 176,700 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 164,458 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 164,458 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 152,304 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 152,304 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 139,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 127,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 118,750 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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N223 XOD is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 150,277 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 N223 XOD, 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 22 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N223 XOD registered?

N223 XOD is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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