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J589 REY

2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,675 mi
Last recorded188,675 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 REY
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 188,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 181,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 181,711 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 179,484 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 179,484 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 171,551 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 171,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 171,448 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 161,444 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 161,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 150,050 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2008 149,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f and n/s f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2007 139,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 129,200 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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J589 REY is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 150,340 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J589 REY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J589 REY is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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