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L298 MGM

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,236 mi
Last recorded165,236 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 165,236 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,796 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 156,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 151,871 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,109 miles

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 ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 146,109 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 140,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,702 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,130 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 125,128 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,283 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 114,239 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 106,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 106,504 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 103,859 miles

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.

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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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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