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P763 LJM

2002 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

250,233 mi
Last recorded250,233 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 LJM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 250,233 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 247,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 244,730 miles

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

condensation in headlights.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 241,800 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes split/perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 238,668 miles

Driver seat slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2021 198,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 195,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 186,162 miles

Condensation within offside headlamp, beam image notably affected.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 279,035 miles

Both front and rear axle brake hoses are perishing and starting to split.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 279,035 miles

Both front and rear axle brake hoses are perishing and starting to split.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 265,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 251,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 235,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 219,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 202,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 187,586 miles

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 1 Mar 2011 175,170 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 1 Mar 2010 162,937 miles

front brake pads not visable.....

Pass 5 Mar 2009 152,176 miles

wet test.....

Pass 25 Feb 2008 142,327 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 142,318 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads not visable...

Pass 27 Jan 2007 130,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 117,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 117,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear number plate damaged.

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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P763 LJM is a 2002 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 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 P763 LJM, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P763 LJM is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is P763 LJM safe to buy?

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