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J541 KFB

2003 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

298,556 mi
Last recorded298,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 KFB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 298,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 292,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 292,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping off engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 284,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 277,883 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 277,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 270,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 270,678 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 257,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 250,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 123,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 123,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 118,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 94,636 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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J541 KFB is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J541 KFB, 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 J541 KFB registered?

J541 KFB is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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