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J145 MDL

2002 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,989 mi
Last recorded253,989 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 253,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 251,860 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 250,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 247,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 245,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 235,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 222,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 209,169 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 199,801 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 195,039 miles

both side step support bars corroded through

rear number plate starting to deterate

slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 22 Jul 2013 194,891 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both side step support bars corroded through

rear number plate starting to deterate

slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Aug 2012 189,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads very low

rear shocks only just pass

slight play in rear D bushes

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2011 185,312 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 185,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 176,862 miles

both front cv boots cracking

front shock absorbers only just dampen

slight play in rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2009 167,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2008 159,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2008 159,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2007 150,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 139,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 123,311 miles

diesel smoke emissions slightly high

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

pin holes in exhaust tail pipe

rear exhaust support bracket insecure

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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J145 MDL is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 J145 MDL, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J145 MDL is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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