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N853 PWV

2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

282,525 mi
Last recorded282,525 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 PWV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 282,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside upper tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis around spring and shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis rail near pan-ard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 271,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside upper tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis around spring and shock absorber upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis rail near pan-ard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 259,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear upper axle tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application, adjustment or repair may be required

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis around spring, shock absorber and pan-arm rod mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 245,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 237,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 229,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 223,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 213,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 205,915 miles

Offside Front windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2017 198,354 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,045 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 182,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 182,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 173,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 164,266 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 152,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 141,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 131,417 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 121,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 121,959 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 24 Nov 2007 112,485 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 103,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 91,626 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N853 PWV is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 150,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N853 PWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N853 PWV registered?

N853 PWV is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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