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N698 BTF

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

317,004 mi
Last recorded317,004 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 BTF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 317,004 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Fail 16 Apr 2021 317,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Apr 2020 311,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 305,791 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 299,691 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 299,684 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bar bushes worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts in ball joint housing insecure (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure mounting bushes worn to excess (2.2.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 290,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 290,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 282,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 271,297 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 271,199 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 262,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 255,345 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 248,120 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 248,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 240,891 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 231,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 219,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 203,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 185,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 163,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2005 134,397 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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N698 BTF is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N698 BTF, 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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N698 BTF is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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