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L243 HAA

2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

290,254 mi
Last recorded290,254 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf152,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 HAA
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 290,254 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel relay lever drop arm pin/bush slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 275,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 256,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 244,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 238,272 miles

all tyres close to limit

both rear anti roll bar links worn

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 221,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 221,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 209,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 201,682 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 201,671 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 189,235 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 189,220 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 177,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 170,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 152,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 152,531 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 130,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L243 HAA is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L243 HAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L243 HAA is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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