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L840 MUX

2003 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,519 mi
Last recorded139,519 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 MUX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 139,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 139,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,083 miles

Both batteries insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 107,333 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,329 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 106,378 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,542 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 98,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 91,063 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 91,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L840 MUX is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L840 MUX, 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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What year was L840 MUX registered?

L840 MUX is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is L840 MUX safe to buy?

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