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N601 CAN

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,038 mi
Last recorded210,038 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 CAN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 210,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 209,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 197,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 197,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 184,634 miles

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AD CRACK

Fail 21 Jul 2015 183,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AD CRACK

Pass 25 Jul 2014 169,948 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked between treads

Pass 7 Aug 2013 163,119 miles

corrosion forming on front and rear suspension componants

slight play in rear anti rollbar d bushes

Pass 25 May 2012 160,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 160,440 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cannot test n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 6 Aug 2009 157,123 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 157,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 148,348 miles

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

front flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 137,956 miles

Oil leak

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

transfer box leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 124,840 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 124,693 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 109,737 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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N601 CAN is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N601 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 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N601 CAN is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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