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L194 LUX

2004 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 LUX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,026 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,443 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,502 miles

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bull bar corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,567 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,021 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 86,018 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,274 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 75,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 71,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 71,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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L194 LUX is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 L194 LUX, 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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L194 LUX is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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