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M27 JEM

2003 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 JEM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Treds (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Off Side & Near Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Springs / Rear Springs / Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,771 miles

Streering rack has movement in mountings but not excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,888 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 85,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 82,684 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 82,673 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,334 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,056 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,219 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,219 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,234 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 65,234 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,558 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,259 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTINGS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,901 miles

SLIGHTWEAR IN SREERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 5 Jan 2008 59,024 miles

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,901 miles

offside front and offside rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jan 2006 57,501 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTS

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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M27 JEM is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M27 JEM, 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 M27 JEM registered?

M27 JEM is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is M27 JEM safe to buy?

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