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N294 MAF

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,582 mi
Last recorded159,582 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 MAF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 159,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Aug 2025 159,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Aug 2024 154,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint [corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2024 154,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint [corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,510 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2023 151,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2022 144,447 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2022 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,362 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at front ()

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2020 135,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

r/o/s tyre valve perished

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2020 135,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

r/o/s tyre valve perished

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,148 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle hand brake cable bracket corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2019 135,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle hand brake cable bracket corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

f/n/s brake hose perishing

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2017 122,304 miles

Offside Front slight bind on wheel

front bull bar cover insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,982 miles

both head light reflectors fading

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 119,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,194 miles

both rear & front tyres perishing

slight movement in steering rack rubber mountings

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light perishing to front & rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,822 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,703 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust emits high amounts of black smoke at high revs but not excessive.

nearside rubber steering rack mount has slight lateral movement but is secure and not excessive.

offside rubber steering rack mounting has slight vertical movement but is secure and not excessive.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 89,107 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf backing plate slightley rubbing disc

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,107 miles

osf backing plate slightley rubbing disc

Pass 22 Nov 2008 86,125 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,073 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,471 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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N294 MAF is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N294 MAF, 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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N294 MAF is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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