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N215 FKE

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

225,618 mi
Last recorded225,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 225,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 219,488 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 214,889 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 210,961 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective End mount at tailpipe defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 206,408 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rack gaiter condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 206,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rack gaiter condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 201,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 196,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 194,220 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 191,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 188,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 183,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 183,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 178,449 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 173,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 173,422 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 167,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 167,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 160,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 151,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 145,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 138,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 130,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 118,723 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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N215 FKE is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N215 FKE, 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 N215 FKE registered?

N215 FKE is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is N215 FKE safe to buy?

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