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M179 GCD

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 GCD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines starting to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2015 128,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2014 124,586 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind on front breaks,

slight play in steering joints,

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind on front breaks,

slight play in steering joints,

Pass 31 Dec 2013 127,751 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,046 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Oct 2012 116,046 miles

exhaust weak

slight play in steering

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,340 miles

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

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

chips in screen

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 110,340 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chips in screen

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,598 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,712 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,741 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 90,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,213 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 83,081 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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M179 GCD is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M179 GCD, 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 M179 GCD registered?

M179 GCD is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is M179 GCD safe to buy?

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