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Toyota Lite-ACE

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 1,970 cc

L79 LUXMOT history

L79 LUX is a grey diesel Toyota Lite-ACE first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,336 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
130,336 km
At MOT on 26 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,456 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 LUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Lite-ACE
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 LUX was last recorded at 130,336 km on 26 Aug 2024, 2,149 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,187 km · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,149 km
Average per year
3,456 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,336 km
  • 2023 – 128,187 km
  • 2022 – 127,654 km
  • 2021 – 122,550 km
  • 2019 – 119,793 km
  • 2018 – 116,396 km
  • 2017 – 110,376 km
  • 2016 – 106,277 km
  • 2007 – 69,941 km
  • 2006 – 66,261 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,336 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tailpipe all corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,336 km (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,336 km
    Test number
    908222370135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,187 km (+533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,187 km
    Test number
    411774875688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass127,654 km (+52)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,654 km
    Test number
    397861632858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,602 km (+5,052)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,602 km
    Test number
    208610484405
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,550 km (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,550 km
    Test number
    279447417029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,793 km (+3,397)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,793 km
    Test number
    764868179994
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers sunblind starting to hang down

  7. Pass116,396 km (+138)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,396 km
    Test number
    208415868554
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,258 km (+5,882)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,258 km
    Test number
    237580743528
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,376 km (+4,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,376 km
    Test number
    837330797300
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Pass106,277 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,277 km
    Test number
    798883852651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryTailpipe all corroded

  11. Fail106,277 miles (+6,096)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,277 miles
    Test number
    700508633181
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/7014h maxxis (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTailpipe all corroded

  12. Pass100,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    929114885133
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail100,181 miles (+6,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    896594385157
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass94,104 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,104 miles
    Test number
    956122894174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,063 miles (+7,390)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    609065084141
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass86,673 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    935697273153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,743 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,743 miles
    Test number
    946198452176
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCustomer advised on brake disc corrosion on inner surfaces

  18. Fail81,723 miles (+7,240)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    456592152146
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCustomer advised nearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteCustomer advised on brake disc corrosion on inner surfaces

  19. Pass74,483 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    256483841177
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted unable to check seat belts at time of mot test

  20. Fail74,483 miles (+215)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    488732731151
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted unable to check seat belts at time of mot test

  21. Pass74,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    104659438028
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass69,941 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,941 km
    Test number
    134667547438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  23. Pass66,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    483661446031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,261 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,261 km
    Test number
    903181646053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L79 LUX

Does L79 LUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 LUX expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 LUX?
The MOT on L79 LUX expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 LUX done?
L79 LUX was recorded at 130,336 km at its MOT on 26 Aug 2024, an average of 3,456 km a year.
Has L79 LUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 LUX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L79 LUX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L79 LUX find?
L79 LUX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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