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S831 UTD

2003 Toyota Lite-ace

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,744 mi
Last recorded144,744 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lite-ace131,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 UTD
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,744 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 136,340 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 133,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 133,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,815 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 123,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 113,358 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 113,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 113,228 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

non standard number plates fitted

non standard wheels fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 100,826 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 100,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 90,409 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 90,409 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 76,254 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 79,198 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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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S831 UTD is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S831 UTD, 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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What year was S831 UTD registered?

S831 UTD is a 2003 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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