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P296 YAE

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

306,932 mi
Last recorded306,932 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 YAE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 306,932 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 306,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 302,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 297,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 290,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 290,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 280,646 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 280,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 266,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inner arch slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 251,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 235,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 218,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 204,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 200,787 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 200,787 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 185,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 185,737 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 174,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 174,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 165,742 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 165,741 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 158,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 151,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 143,404 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 135,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 127,966 miles

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

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

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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P296 YAE is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P296 YAE, 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 P296 YAE registered?

P296 YAE is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is P296 YAE safe to buy?

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