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N699 TRY

2003 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 TRY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,081 miles

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 19 Jun 2019 151,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 25 Jun 2018 146,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 146,017 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,047 miles

All four suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 140,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All four suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,032 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 125,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,794 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 112,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 87,061 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,343 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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N699 TRY is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N699 TRY, 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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N699 TRY is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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