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P131 KJO

2003 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

210,748 mi
Last recorded210,748 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 KJO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 210,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 210,105 miles

handbrake performance at 16% adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 27 Feb 2019 207,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 198,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 190,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 187,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 179,453 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 14 Jul 2011 275,320 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 275,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 256,907 miles

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

front anti roll bar rubber mountings perished recommend further investigation.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 234,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 233,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 212,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

restricted movement in n/s parking brake assembly, recommend further investigation.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 212,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

restricted movement in n/s parking brake assembly, recommend further investigation.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 192,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 17,554 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

traces of fluid around power steering no apparant leak recommend further investigation

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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P131 KJO is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P131 KJO, 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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P131 KJO is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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