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J351 SDH

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 SDH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2008 145,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 145,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 134,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 121,912 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 121,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 111,555 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 111,552 miles

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

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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J351 SDH is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J351 SDH, 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 J351 SDH registered?

J351 SDH is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is J351 SDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J351 SDH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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