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G859 SBV

2003 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,797 mi
Last recorded115,797 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 115,797 miles

Front pads have around 3000m left

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Nearside front inner c.v boot split

Slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play on offside front track rod end

Slight play on offside rear anti-roll bar link

Slight play on steering drop arm

Pass 24 Sep 2009 114,818 miles

Boot doesn't open

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Front brake pads have around 3000m left

Front shock top bushes worn

Nearside front inner c.v boot split

Slight play on both front top ball joints

Slight play on nearside front free wheeling hub

Slight play on rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Slight play on steering idler

Pass 11 Sep 2008 110,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 110,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 103,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 103,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 94,625 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 94,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

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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G859 SBV is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 146,280 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 Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G859 SBV, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G859 SBV registered?

G859 SBV is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is G859 SBV safe to buy?

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