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J235 XBL

2003 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,331 mi
Last recorded140,331 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 140,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 140,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,232 miles

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

both front drive shaft gators slight leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,232 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front drive shaft gators slight leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2008 125,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 118,828 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 117,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 117,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

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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J235 XBL is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Grey 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 J235 XBL, 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 J235 XBL registered?

J235 XBL is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is J235 XBL safe to buy?

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