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M243 JDL

2006 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

220,143 mi
Last recorded220,143 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 JDL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 220,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 220,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 200,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 196,234 miles

advise undersealing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 191,922 miles

advise deterioration on rear exhaust systeam

Fail 14 Jul 2020 191,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise deterioration on rear exhaust systeam

Pass 23 Aug 2017 191,499 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 188,889 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to back ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 188,889 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to back ()

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 183,545 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 162,234 miles

offside headlamp chipped

Fail 2 May 2014 162,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside headlamp chipped

Pass 19 Apr 2013 152,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumper cprroed wuth shape edges .

Fail 2 Apr 2013 152,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumber corroed with shape edges not affecting other road uses

Pass 9 Feb 2012 147,067 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 147,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 141,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 141,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 138,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 138,256 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,682 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 126,682 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 110,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 110,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 98,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 85,199 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,160 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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M243 JDL is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 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 M243 JDL, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M243 JDL registered?

M243 JDL is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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