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N976 SFH

2003 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

236,679 mi
Last recorded236,679 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 SFH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 236,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 226,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 214,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 197,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 184,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 173,476 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2014 160,335 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 149,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 149,651 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 139,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 129,002 miles

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

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

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 107,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 86,439 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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N976 SFH is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N976 SFH, 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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N976 SFH is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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