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V101 SVY

2003 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,072 mi
Last recorded218,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 218,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 211,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 211,522 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 205,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 205,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 198,801 miles

Light Corrosion rear Suspension / Under Body

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

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

rear section of exhaust in poor condition/repairs made

Fail 18 Dec 2020 198,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Light Corrosion rear Suspension / Under Body

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 194,495 miles

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

slight corrosion to chassis/all four coil springs

Pass 8 Jun 2018 190,726 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak Metal Heater Pipes ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 190,726 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak Metal Heater Pipes ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 185,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 185,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 180,936 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 180,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 170,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 170,637 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jun 2014 164,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2013 158,540 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 158,540 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 150,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 143,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,930 miles

front number plate will need changing soon

Pass 30 Apr 2009 133,018 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,163 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V101 SVY is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V101 SVY, 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 V101 SVY registered?

V101 SVY is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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