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L164 MJB

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,798 mi
Last recorded177,798 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 177,798 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing, wheel arch and bumper damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 165,846 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Nearside front driveshaft inner cv gaitor is split open.(Advise early replacement.)

Nearside headlight reflector is faded.(Beam image ok.)

Rear suspension coil spring top coils are corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 165,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake pads are getting low.

Nearside front driveshaft inner cv gaitor is split open.(Advise early replacement.)

Nearside headlight reflector is faded.(Beam image ok.)

Rear suspension coil spring top coils are corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 157,514 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 146,818 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 146,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 140,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 134,215 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 134,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 125,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 111,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 101,154 miles

Long handbrake travel.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 101,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Long handbrake travel.

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

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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L164 MJB is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L164 MJB, 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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L164 MJB is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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