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L175 PRR

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

993,562 mi
Last recorded993,562 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 PRR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 993,562 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in steering idle box

Pass 10 May 2019 993,562 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 8 May 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 7 Apr 2018 993,562 miles

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 11 Mar 2017 993,562 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,562 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,948 miles

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

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

rear fog light loose

slight leak on power steering

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,562 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 88,124 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 88,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,062 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 88,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,062 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,204 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 87,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 84,638 miles

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

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

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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L175 PRR is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L175 PRR, 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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L175 PRR is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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