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F3 SEW

2009 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,586 mi
Last recorded224,586 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SEW
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 224,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 201,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 201,419 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 182,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 169,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 157,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 141,177 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,677 miles

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

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

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

opacity on limit 3.00

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,272 miles

rear gear box mounting split

slight play in n/s rear roll-bar D bush

Fail 21 Jul 2015 128,272 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)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front brake pads look thin

rear gear box mounting split

rear prop -shaft,(front universal joint badly worn) dangerous

slight play in n/s rear roll-bar D bush

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,383 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,383 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,941 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,941 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,817 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F3 SEW is a 2009 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F3 SEW, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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F3 SEW is a 2009 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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