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J200 SMW

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,548 mi
Last recorded176,548 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 176,266 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corners (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 161,542 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 161,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 155,913 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 155,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 143,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2013 142,769 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 131,771 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust front section deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 120,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 107,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 92,411 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,183 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 79,830 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 64,824 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 64,594 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 62,854 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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J200 SMW is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J200 SMW, 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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J200 SMW is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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