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H657 FRV

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,517 mi
Last recorded227,517 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 FRV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 227,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bracket partially insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion some areas underside

Pass 28 Jan 2020 221,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 221,976 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe drop arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 218,050 miles

corrosion around various chassis and body componants

n/s/f steering pivot point has play

Fail 16 Jan 2019 218,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion around various chassis and body componants

n/s/f steering pivot point has play

Pass 12 Jan 2018 210,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken, system still supported

Fail 11 Jan 2018 210,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken, system still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2017 203,283 miles

surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2017 203,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 195,027 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 194,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 186,160 miles

underneath of vehicle amd componets have surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Dec 2014 186,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

underneath of vehicle amd componets have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 171,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 171,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 158,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2012 158,686 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 143,343 miles

rear number plate disfiguring

slight diesel leak n/s/f

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bumpers in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 122,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 122,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,096 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,676 miles

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

diesel injector pump damp

Fail 25 Mar 2008 90,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,240 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diesel injector pump damp

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,723 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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H657 FRV is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H657 FRV, 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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H657 FRV is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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