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J401 TBW

2004 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,095 mi
Last recorded162,095 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 TBW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 162,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 151,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 141,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 118,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 118,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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J401 TBW is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 J401 TBW, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J401 TBW registered?

J401 TBW is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is J401 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J401 TBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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