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K843 MGW

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

237,161 mi
Last recorded237,161 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK843 MGW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 237,161 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 217,410 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 217,249 miles

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

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

recomend cambelt due to age/mileage

major oil leak front

Pass 20 Dec 2008 206,302 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Dec 2008 206,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Dec 2007 192,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2007 192,523 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 182,141 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 181,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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K843 MGW is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K843 MGW, 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 K843 MGW registered?

K843 MGW is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is K843 MGW safe to buy?

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