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L417 BPV

2003 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

230,127 mi
Last recorded230,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 BPV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 230,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear anti roll bar link rod bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 221,343 miles

anti roll bar links and bushes worn

n/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

slight blow rear exhaust

track rod end gaiters deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2013 212,761 miles

front pads worn

Fail 12 Dec 2012 206,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 206,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 195,854 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 184,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 170,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 159,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 159,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 149,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 149,457 miles

Centre 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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 130,161 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 130,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 110,459 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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L417 BPV is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L417 BPV, 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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L417 BPV is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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