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K547 RCR

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,175 mi
Last recorded101,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK547 RCR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,448cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,341 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front a bar brackets protruding

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,789 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 12,599 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 1,948 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 1,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 136,805 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 136,729 miles

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

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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K547 RCR is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,448cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K547 RCR, 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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K547 RCR is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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