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L920 WOW

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,235 mi
Last recorded236,235 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 WOW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 236,235 miles

hole in osr bumper repaired with tape

Fail 13 Aug 2015 236,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole in osr bumper repaired with tape

Pass 26 Aug 2014 228,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 228,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 216,472 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 215,816 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 205,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 205,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 194,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 183,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 170,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 158,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 148,783 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 May 2006 137,918 miles

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

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

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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L920 WOW is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L920 WOW, 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 L920 WOW registered?

L920 WOW is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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