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AJM 861A

2004 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 861A
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,669 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 130,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 130,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 130,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 130,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 130,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to fether inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2008 126,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 104,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 89,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AJM 861A is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 AJM 861A, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJM 861A registered?

AJM 861A is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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