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L250 LHN

2002 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 LHN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,342 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 99,342 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 83,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 175,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 172,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,114 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 165,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 158,482 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 158,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 153,973 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 153,392 miles

O/S/&/N/S OUTER DOOR STEP SUPPORT TUBE-ING CORRODED

FOG LAMP N/WORKING ON TRAILER UNIT

Fail 2 Nov 2012 153,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

FOG LAMP N/WORKING ON TRAILER UNIT

O/S/&/N/S OUTER DOOR STEP SUPPORT TUBE-ING CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 145,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 139,148 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both foot step supporting arm corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 129,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 123,445 miles

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

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

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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L250 LHN is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 L250 LHN, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L250 LHN registered?

L250 LHN is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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