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H397 PEF

2004 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,282 mi
Last recorded133,282 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 133,282 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central spare tyre flat

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

Nearside Rear 2 fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 133,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve corroded by osr coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central spare tyre flat

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

Nearside Rear 2 fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 132,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 131,977 miles

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 131,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 131,177 miles

EMISSIONS SMOKE\POOR

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 131,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing CAP\NIL (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS SMOKE\POOR

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 130,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 129,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,547 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,737 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,863 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 119,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 118,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 118,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear bumper corners becoming corroded

both outer side steps becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 117,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 116,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 116,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 115,876 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 114,489 miles

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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H397 PEF is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H397 PEF, 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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H397 PEF is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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