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L218 EAB

2004 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

233,848 mi
Last recorded233,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 233,848 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded.

Exhaust corroded at rear.

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 223,575 miles

Nearside steering idler worn.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside and nearside front hub bearings worn/play.

Fail 14 May 2013 223,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front hub bearings worn/play.

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

Nearside steering idler bushes worn.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

STRONGLY ADVISE. FRONT SPOT LAMPS ILLUMINATE WHEN POSITION LAMPS OPERATED.

Pass 11 May 2012 209,274 miles

Wear detected in nearside steering idler bushes.

Fail 10 May 2012 209,274 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Wear detected in nearside steering idler bushes.

Pass 20 May 2011 198,866 miles

Minor oil leak.

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

Fail 18 May 2011 198,863 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Minor oil leak.

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

Pass 17 May 2010 196,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 May 2010 196,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2009 194,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 187,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 174,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 174,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 166,433 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 166,332 miles

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

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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L218 EAB is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L218 EAB, 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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L218 EAB is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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