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Toyota Surf

Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,982 cc

F7 OWSMOT history

F7 OWS is a silver diesel Toyota Surf first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 274,876 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
274,876 km
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,975 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 OWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 OWS was last recorded at 274,876 km on 16 Dec 2025, 2,149 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,727 km · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,149 km
Average per year
6,975 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 274,876 km
  • 2022 – 272,727 km
  • 2021 – 269,448 km
  • 2017 – 235,356 km
  • 2012 – 187,023 km
  • 2009 – 157,488 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,876 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,876 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    274,876 km
    Test number
    247158980004
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail274,876 km (+2,149)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,876 km
    Test number
    686860736910
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass272,727 km (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    272,727 km
    Test number
    947477371869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (both sides)

  4. Pass269,448 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    269,448 km
    Test number
    708031082515
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass265,392 miles (+9,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    265,392 miles
    Test number
    167229881860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass255,571 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    255,571 miles
    Test number
    622090746804
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip with crack not in the swept aria (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail255,571 miles (+9,375)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,571 miles
    Test number
    399311012111
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip with crack not in the swept aria (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass246,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    246,196 miles
    Test number
    665712984677
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail246,196 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,196 miles
    Test number
    895042986384
    • FailureNearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass235,356 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    235,356 km
    Test number
    177595962258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail235,356 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,356 km
    Test number
    707790173654
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass223,688 miles (+8,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    223,688 miles
    Test number
    914427469628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass214,690 miles (+8,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    214,690 miles
    Test number
    259904535499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass206,015 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    206,015 miles
    Test number
    716692624137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    196,799 miles
    Test number
    628253593032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail196,799 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,799 miles
    Test number
    459485983083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass187,023 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    187,023 km
    Test number
    405218962098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movement in steerng rack mountings

  18. Fail187,023 km1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,023 km
    Test number
    825598462089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movement in steerng rack mountings

  19. Fail177,305 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,305 miles
    Test number
    879337961076
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass177,305 miles (+10,726)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    177,305 miles
    Test number
    986107261039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass166,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    166,579 miles
    Test number
    663417020049
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail166,579 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,579 miles
    Test number
    202347220093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass157,488 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    157,488 km
    Test number
    360157449052
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass143,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    143,161 miles
    Test number
    170782538490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail143,161 miles (+11,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,161 miles
    Test number
    484761738042
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass131,431 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    571541837023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail131,024 miles (+9,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    451515317037
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass121,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    121,147 miles
    Test number
    444209216000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail121,145 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,145 miles
    Test number
    183709016001
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about F7 OWS

Does F7 OWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 OWS is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F7 OWS?
The MOT on F7 OWS is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 OWS done?
F7 OWS was recorded at 274,876 km at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,975 km a year.
Has F7 OWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 OWS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on F7 OWS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F7 OWS find?
F7 OWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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