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J503 GAL

2005 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,647 mi
Last recorded202,647 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 202,647 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2021 202,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 202,647 miles

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

underbody covered in under-seal

Pass 13 Dec 2018 202,647 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded in general

under side of body coverd in black underseal and shultz

Pass 5 Dec 2017 202,647 miles

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

under side of body coverd in black shults

Pass 29 Sep 2016 202,647 miles

under side of body coverd in black shults

Fail 23 Sep 2016 202,647 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

under side of body coverd in black shults

Pass 15 Sep 2015 202,644 miles

engine light on

vehicle heavily covered in black paint on underside

Fail 15 Sep 2015 202,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

vehicle heavily covered in black paint on underside

Pass 12 Dec 2013 196,860 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 20 Sep 2012 182,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under body off vechile coverd in black paint

Pass 11 Aug 2011 168,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 152,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 139,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 123,133 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 100,990 miles

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

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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J503 GAL is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 151,820 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 J503 GAL, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J503 GAL is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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