2003 Toyota Alphard · 1,270 MOT tests
2003 Toyota Alphard reliability
2003 Toyota Alphards fail 29.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Alphard years (1,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- 29.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 75,305
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,270
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Alphard
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Suspension9%
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 2.99%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 2.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.28%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.2%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.65%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Toyota Alphard reliable?
2003 Toyota Alphards fail 29.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Alphard years (1,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Alphard MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (2.99% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.83% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Toyota Alphard have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Toyota Alphard shows 75,305 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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