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J737 AVO

2002 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,816 mi
Last recorded217,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 AVO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 217,816 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2012 215,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside running board step centre mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 215,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside running board step centre mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 214,222 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 14 Jun 2011 214,222 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 11 Mar 2010 208,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 204,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 195,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play steering mecanism

Fail 6 Mar 2008 195,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play steering mecanism

Pass 13 Feb 2007 184,720 miles

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

service brake pedal rubber grip slightly worn

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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J737 AVO is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J737 AVO, 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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What year was J737 AVO registered?

J737 AVO is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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