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N227 TBO

2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,870 mi
Last recorded219,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 219,870 miles

Central Lower brake pipes covered in underseal

Central Lower chassis covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2025 219,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 210,580 miles

All brake pipes covered in material

All chassis covered in material

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 203,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 189,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 183,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 175,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 167,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 157,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 150,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 143,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 136,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2012 129,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2011 123,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 115,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 107,308 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 May 2009 107,308 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 101,771 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,761 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 89,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N227 TBO is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 150,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N227 TBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N227 TBO is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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