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L853 HHO

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,373 mi
Last recorded225,373 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 HHO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 225,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 225,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 225,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 225,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 225,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 225,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 225,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 725,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 225,036 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 222,778 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 222,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 213,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 213,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 203,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 203,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 191,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 183,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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L853 HHO is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L853 HHO, 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 L853 HHO registered?

L853 HHO is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is L853 HHO safe to buy?

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