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J943 REY

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 REY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 156,460 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 156,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 149,027 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 148,649 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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J943 REY is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J943 REY, 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 J943 REY registered?

J943 REY is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is J943 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J943 REY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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