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J578 YEO

2003 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,954 mi
Last recorded208,954 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 YEO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 208,954 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 199,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 194,469 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 194,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 187,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 172,437 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 172,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 148,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2006 148,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

oil leak

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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J578 YEO is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J578 YEO, 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 J578 YEO registered?

J578 YEO is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is J578 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J578 YEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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