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N723 UAA

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,257 mi
Last recorded229,257 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN723 UAA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 229,257 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2025 227,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 226,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 225,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 223,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 221,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 220,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 219,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 216,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 214,738 miles

Oil leak ()

rear chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 207,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section in more than one place (7.1.2)

all rear antiroll bar inner bushes worn and o/s/r drop link bushes worn

engine has a small oil leak

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

steering rack bushes are worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 207,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section in more than one place (7.1.2)

all rear antiroll bar inner bushes worn and o/s/r drop link bushes worn

engine has a small oil leak

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

steering rack bushes are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 200,131 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 200,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 191,422 miles

4x4 lamps on dash

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 183,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 174,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 166,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing in the side walls

Pass 11 Mar 2010 156,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 147,896 miles

coolant pipework very rusty

rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 18 Mar 2008 137,228 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a split in the tread

Pass 21 Mar 2007 125,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight imballance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Mar 2006 106,994 miles

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

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

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

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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N723 UAA is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N723 UAA, 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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What year was N723 UAA registered?

N723 UAA is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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