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L127 NBV

2004 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

256,496 mi
Last recorded256,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL127 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 256,496 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 251,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 248,349 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 238,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear seat belt not checked full of things

Fail 21 Mar 2023 238,420 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear seat belt not checked full of things

Pass 19 Mar 2022 226,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 213,846 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 200,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 173,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 132,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 130,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary repair made to rear exhaust mounting.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 130,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary repair made to rear exhaust mounting.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 126,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 111,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 110,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,709 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded and has blow near excessive

no spare wheel fitted

slight movement in n/s rear anti roll bar bush and link top bush

slight play in both front steering drop arms

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,468 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 79,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,230 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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L127 NBV is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L127 NBV, 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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L127 NBV is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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