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J509 NLT

2003 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

307,045 mi
Last recorded307,045 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 307,045 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

oil leak.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 307,045 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 298,855 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes slight play.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 298,803 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar d bushes slight play.

nsf battery insecure.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 291,966 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 291,910 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 280,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 270,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 269,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 243,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 243,157 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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J509 NLT is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J509 NLT, 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 J509 NLT registered?

J509 NLT is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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