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N601 TBO

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,916 mi
Last recorded164,916 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 164,916 miles

body mount areas corroded

surface corrosion to general chassis areas

Fail 28 Nov 2024 164,916 miles

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

body mount areas corroded

surface corrosion to general chassis areas

Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 159,317 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 159,231 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 153,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at brake back plate (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS CABLE (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS CABLE (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking badly

Pass 13 Apr 2019 138,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 138,732 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BIND (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 138,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 120,602 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,688 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 118,688 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,874 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 110,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 103,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 100,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 95,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,828 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,388 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 TBO is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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