MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion to chassis
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion to chassis
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion to chassis
o/s/f wheel slighlty binding
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to inner sills and rear under body
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak slight from engine ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak slight from engine ()
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play in n/s/f hub
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play in n/s/f hub
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Plastic inner wheel arch covers and undershield fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?
Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
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L298 MGM is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L298 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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L298 MGM is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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