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L102 GFJ

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,009 mi
Last recorded190,009 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 190,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 172,039 miles

front popshaft damaged

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Feb 2008 172,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front popshaft damaged

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Nov 2007 171,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 171,235 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2006 160,534 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 159,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F Driveshaft inner C.V. boot split

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

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

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

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

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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L102 GFJ is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L102 GFJ, 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 L102 GFJ registered?

L102 GFJ is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is L102 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L102 GFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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