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K841 PHU

2003 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,351 mi
Last recorded218,351 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK841 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 218,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 212,233 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 212,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 205,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s front. Both rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 205,949 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both o/s and n/s front and rear quarters (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s front. Both rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 196,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 198,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 178,805 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

unable to see front pads

Pass 2 Apr 2014 167,356 miles

front numberplate

Fail 17 Oct 2009 166,575 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 153,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 127,359 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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K841 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,400cc 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 K841 PHU, 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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K841 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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