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M471 XHC

2001 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,916 mi
Last recorded167,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Surf162,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 XHC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 167,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 167,559 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 167,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 165,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 163,398 miles

Advise play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2016 161,402 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,500 miles

Advise exhaust blow in front section

Advise play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 152,533 miles

Advise nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bush is deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2014 152,444 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 14,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 43,083 miles

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 142,932 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 132,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearsidewasher jet partrialy blocked

steering box drop arm has a sligt play at the ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2008 121,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 106,457 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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M471 XHC is a 2001 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 162,046 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 M471 XHC, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M471 XHC is a 2001 Toyota Surf, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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