MOT Status
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227,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Underneath vehicle in rusty condition
Offside Rear cracking on outside wall
exhaust corroded
rear bumper corroded
underneath vehicle rusty
Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall
Rear Bumper Corroded
Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated
Underneath vehicle in Rusty Condition
Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill Rusty and Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to rear bumper tape applied
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight weep power steering pump
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s steering idler slight play
n/s steering idler slight play
How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?
Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M281 TVM is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 M281 TVM, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M281 TVM is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2002.
Is M281 TVM safe to buy?
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