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F497 AFX

2001 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

264,502 mi
Last recorded264,502 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Toyota Surf162,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 AFX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2010 264,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 138,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 129,111 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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F497 AFX is a 2001 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 162,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F497 AFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F497 AFX?

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What year was F497 AFX registered?

F497 AFX is a 2001 Toyota Surf, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is F497 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F497 AFX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F497 AFX have outstanding finance?

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