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M740 XHW

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,359 mi
Last recorded146,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 146,359 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 144,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 142,277 miles

Both door steps corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,705 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 136,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 135,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 134,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 134,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 126,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 120,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 118,128 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 115,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 112,836 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 112,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

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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M740 XHW is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M740 XHW, 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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M740 XHW is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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