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N42 CAN

2002 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

253,911 mi
Last recorded253,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 CAN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 253,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2021 246,360 miles

Nearside Rear and offside tyres r perrish

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 241,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 235,688 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 13 Mar 2019 235,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 232,006 miles

rear antiroll bar D bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 226,359 miles

one rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Mar 2016 217,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 211,712 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 203,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteroirated

Pass 9 Mar 2013 194,751 miles

cracking in all tyre treads

front coil springs corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 194,662 miles

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

cracking in all tyre treads

front coil springs corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 185,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 171,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 171,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 157,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 157,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 146,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 135,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wear detected in steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 112,308 miles

advice both rear tyres getting low in centres

advice tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

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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N42 CAN is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 N42 CAN, 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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N42 CAN is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is N42 CAN safe to buy?

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