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N427 FKE

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,871 mi
Last recorded143,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 143,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 142,609 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,771 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 141,771 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,539 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 139,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 138,833 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 May 2018 138,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 137,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edge

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

rack bushes have slight play

Pass 11 May 2016 136,810 miles

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

rack bushes worn with play

Pass 8 May 2015 135,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 124,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 121,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 119,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 116,965 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 101,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 66,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 56,282 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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N427 FKE is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N427 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 N427 FKE registered?

N427 FKE is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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