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TIA 1121

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,583 mi
Last recorded182,583 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIA 1121
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 182,583 miles

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

General/suspension components are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 179,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 176,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 173,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 166,497 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 158,745 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 158,741 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,198 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 128,354 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 105,218 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure mounting bushes worn to excess (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,942 miles

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

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,934 miles

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

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

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

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,450 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 10 May 2010 81,513 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,221 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both sides front steering arms

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,984 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 69,058 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,751 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 62,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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TIA 1121 is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc 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 TIA 1121, 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 TIA 1121 registered?

TIA 1121 is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is TIA 1121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIA 1121 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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