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N241 CDP

2002 Toyota Surf

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,103 mi
Last recorded259,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 CDP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 259,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co level high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning keeps going stiff (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 256,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 256,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 254,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 254,861 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 253,495 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 253,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 246,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 239,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 230,152 miles

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

lots of corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Jan 2019 230,152 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

lots of corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2018 219,955 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links are worn

Pass 14 Jan 2017 207,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 195,440 miles

Lots of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2014 194,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 182,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 182,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all centre hub caps missing

both o/s/f and o/s/r seat coverings wearing

brake fluid level below max.

ext. system starting to rust in places

metal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

no spare wheel seen

o/s/f seat tilt back lever knob missing

o/s/f tyre side wall wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

rear windows tinted

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure (o/s/r tyre worst)

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 9 Nov 2012 178,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 178,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

unable to clearly see front brake pads. suspect to be getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 165,113 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 165,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 150,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has slight sideways movement under load

Pass 4 Nov 2009 138,621 miles

Could not visually check front brake pads

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 125,286 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 125,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 116,868 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2006 109,217 miles

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

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

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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N241 CDP is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N241 CDP, 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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N241 CDP is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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