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K297 CNF

2003 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,925 mi
Last recorded105,925 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 CNF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,566 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,854 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 78,634 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 78,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,258 miles

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

o/s/and n/s/r tyre tread patterns/wall slightly cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2005 71,009 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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K297 CNF is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K297 CNF, 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 K297 CNF registered?

K297 CNF is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is K297 CNF safe to buy?

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