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L109 MGM

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

277,674 mi
Last recorded277,674 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL109 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 277,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 267,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 367,247 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 254,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 3 Apr 2009 231,076 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 210,205 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 210,205 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 198,639 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 198,438 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 182,610 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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L109 MGM is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L109 MGM, 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 L109 MGM registered?

L109 MGM is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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