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J582 HGJ

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,981 mi
Last recorded223,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ582 HGJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 223,981 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 223,981 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 215,990 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 215,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 203,194 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 186,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 186,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 172,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 172,606 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J582 HGJ is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J582 HGJ, 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 J582 HGJ registered?

J582 HGJ is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is J582 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J582 HGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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