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J811 MTY

2003 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

203,412 mi
Last recorded203,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 MTY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 203,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel pipes corroded but no leaks

fuel pipes corroded but no leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2025 201,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 201,909 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury CORRODED DRIVERS FRONT DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury CORRODED DRIVERS FRONT DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 195,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 195,496 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 190,796 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body of vehicle in poor condition

sills welded sealed with mastic and undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2023 190,795 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury corrosion down both sides of vehicle with jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body of vehicle in poor condition

sills welded sealed with mastic and undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2022 186,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front body mounting bush deteriated

nearside front door bottom deterited

nesrside front A panel deterited

offside front door bottom deteriated

offside rear quarter panel deteriated but no sharpe edges at time of test

Fail 5 May 2022 186,153 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front A panal deteriated

Nearside Front body mounting bush deteriated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door bottom deteriated

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 184,402 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front A panel slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting rubber slightly deteriated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting rubber slightly deteriated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door bottom is slightly corroded

Offside Front Door bottom slightly corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 184,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure sill corroded within presccribed area of body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front A panel slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting rubber slightly deteriated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting rubber slightly deteriated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door bottom is slightly corroded

Offside Front Door bottom slightly corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 182,256 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all four tyres have surface cracks but no cords are exposed

coolant leak from system

the nearside front A panel is slightly corroded

the offside and nearside rear door bottoms are corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 182,255 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Coolant leak

Corrosion to n/s/f A panel

Door bottoms corroded at o/s/r and n/s/r

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Light cracking to all four tyres

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rubber mounting deteriorated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 180,072 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside centre front body to chassis mounting bush deteriorated

Nearside front inner wing corroded

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

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2019 180,072 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear bump stops insecure

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 178,569 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 178,567 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 173,970 miles

Both offside and nearside front outer CV boots have a slight leak of grease

Both offside and nearside front upper ball joint boots deteriorated

Both offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at joint in offside wheel arch

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 173,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both offside and nearside front outer CV boots have a slight leak of grease

Both offside and nearside front upper ball joint boots deteriorated

Both offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding on brake test

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 170,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 170,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine engine started to rattle on testing so abandoned (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steer box (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steer idler (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 168,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 168,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 167,999 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2013 167,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 167,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 164,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 157,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 150,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 141,189 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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J811 MTY is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 J811 MTY, 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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J811 MTY is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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