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M429 YUD

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 YUD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,067 miles

Centre corrosion front lower wishbones

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank guard badly corroded

heavey corrosion fuel tank guard

heavey corrosion under side of vehicle

rear axle top tie bar bushes worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,948 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre corrosion front lower wishbones

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank guard badly corroded

heavey corrosion fuel tank guard

heavey corrosion under side of vehicle

rear axle top tie bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,800 miles

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

fuel tank guard corroded

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,302 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion front suspension lower arms

corrosion rear chassis box sections

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,415 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,415 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,559 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,952 miles

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

front propshaft damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front propshaft damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,708 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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M429 YUD is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M429 YUD, 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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M429 YUD is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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