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N347 UCG

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

135,314 mi
Last recorded135,314 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 UCG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 135,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,073 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,240 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 108,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front brake discs slightly worn and scored

advise slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,626 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 88,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 74,391 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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N347 UCG is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,981cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N347 UCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N347 UCG registered?

N347 UCG is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is N347 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 UCG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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