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J948 LTP

2005 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,487 mi
Last recorded41,487 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 LTP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,487 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper rusty

gearbox oily

Fail 6 Oct 2025 41,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper rusty

gearbox oily

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 30,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 23,332 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 23,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,099 miles

minor cracks in centre tread of both front tyres and nearside rear

Pass 24 Sep 2020 11,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 3,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HAS PIN HOLE IN IT WHERE PIPE PASSES UNDER GEARBOX SUMP PAN (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 2,821 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 1,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r light lens cracked

slight body damage

Fail 4 Apr 2016 1,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r light lens cracked

slight body damage

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,032 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 114,278 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 112,756 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

slight body damage

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,756 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

slight body damage

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,604 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,053 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 110,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 108,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear light lenses cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 105,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 105,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 100,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 100,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 96,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 96,249 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 96,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

power steering noisey "poss belt slip"

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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J948 LTP is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J948 LTP, 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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What year was J948 LTP registered?

J948 LTP is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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