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2003 Toyota Aristo MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Aristo models manufactured in 2003, based on 54 real MOT test results.

81.5%
Pass Rate
18.5%
Fail Rate
54
Total Tests
110,163
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2003 Toyota Aristo MOT Analysis

The 2003 Toyota Aristo has an MOT pass rate of 81.5% based on 54 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 110,163 miles on the odometer. With a 18.5% failure rate, the 2003 Aristo is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2003 Toyota Aristo is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 3.7% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from £100–1,000+.

⚠ Based on limited data (54 tests)

Top failures specific to 2003 models only. The overall Aristo page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Noise, Emissions And Leaks3.7%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 110,163 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Noise, emissions and leaks0.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Noise, emissions and leaks0.343.7%2

Mileage Statistics

110,163
Mean
88,586
Median
78,109
25th Percentile
132,141
75th Percentile
1.68% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2003 Toyota Aristo has an MOT pass rate of 81.5% based on 54 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 110,163 miles on the odometer. With a 18.5% failure rate, the 2003 Aristo is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2003 Toyota Aristo, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. With an average mileage of 110,163 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 3.7% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 3.7% of MOT failures on 2003 Toyota Aristo models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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